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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.46, 13,293.45 and 3,667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.46, 13,293.45 and 3,667.50 is: 5,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.46 : 13,293.45 = 3,667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.46/13,293.45 = 3,667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.46x = 13,293.45 × 3,667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.46x = 48,753,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,753,727.88/8,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.91

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