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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.76, 13,294.26 and 3,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.76, 13,294.26 and 3,668.04 is: 5,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.76 : 13,294.26 = 3,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.76/13,294.26 = 3,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.76x = 13,294.26 × 3,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.76x = 48,763,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,763,877.45/8,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.73

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