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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.63, 13,291.08 and 3,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.63, 13,291.08 and 3,665.91 is: 5,499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.63 : 13,291.08 = 3,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.63/13,291.08 = 3,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.63x = 13,291.08 × 3,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.63x = 48,723,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723,884.75/8,859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.54

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