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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.84, 13,294.44 and 3,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.84, 13,294.44 and 3,667.68 is: 5,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.84 : 13,294.44 = 3,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.84/13,294.44 = 3,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.84x = 13,294.44 × 3,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.84x = 48,759,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,759,751.70/8,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.59

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