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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.59, 13,297.23 and 3,669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.59, 13,297.23 and 3,669.47 is: 5,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.59 : 13,297.23 = 3,669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.59/13,297.23 = 3,669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.59x = 13,297.23 × 3,669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.59x = 48,793,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,793,769.95/8,863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.96

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