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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.64, 13,296.96 and 5,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.64, 13,296.96 and 5,569.56 is: 8,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.64 : 13,296.96 = 5,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.64/13,296.96 = 5,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.64x = 13,296.96 × 5,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.64x = 74,058,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,058,216.54/8,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.34

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