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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.28, 13,293.56 and 3,667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.28, 13,293.56 and 3,667.56 is: 5,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.28 : 13,293.56 = 3,667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.28/13,293.56 = 3,667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.28x = 13,293.56 × 3,667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.28x = 48,754,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,754,928.91/8,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.02

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