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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.40, 13,298.94 and 3,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.40, 13,298.94 and 3,670.44 is: 5,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.40 : 13,298.94 = 3,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.40/13,298.94 = 3,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.40x = 13,298.94 × 3,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.40x = 48,812,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,812,961.33/8,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.25

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