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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.24, 13,285.90 and 3,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.24, 13,285.90 and 3,663.28 is: 5,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.24 : 13,285.90 = 3,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.24/13,285.90 = 3,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.24x = 13,285.90 × 3,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.24x = 48,669,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669,971.75/8,857.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.94

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