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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.64, 13,292.52 and 3,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.64, 13,292.52 and 3,667.44 is: 5,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.64 : 13,292.52 = 3,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.64/13,292.52 = 3,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.64x = 13,292.52 × 3,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.64x = 48,749,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,519.55/8,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.18

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