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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.13, 13,288.16 and 3,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.13, 13,288.16 and 3,661 is: 5,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.13 : 13,288.16 = 3,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.13/13,288.16 = 3,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.13x = 13,288.16 × 3,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.13x = 48,647,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647,953.76/8,855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.76

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