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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.03, 13,287.54 and 3,597.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.03, 13,287.54 and 3,597.82 is: 5,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.03 : 13,287.54 = 3,597.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.03/13,287.54 = 3,597.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.03x = 13,287.54 × 3,597.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.03x = 47,806,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,806,157.44/8,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.27

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