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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.08, 13,297.28 and 3,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.08, 13,297.28 and 3,671.12 is: 5,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.08 : 13,297.28 = 3,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.08/13,297.28 = 3,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.08x = 13,297.28 × 3,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.08x = 48,815,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815,910.55/8,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.68

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