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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.59, 13,298.73 and 3,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.59, 13,298.73 and 3,670.47 is: 5,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.59 : 13,298.73 = 3,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.59/13,298.73 = 3,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.59x = 13,298.73 × 3,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.59x = 48,812,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,812,589.50/8,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.47

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