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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.84, 13,287.06 and 3,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.84, 13,287.06 and 3,663.48 is: 5,495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.84 : 13,287.06 = 3,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.84/13,287.06 = 3,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.84x = 13,287.06 × 3,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.84x = 48,676,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676,878.57/8,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.96

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