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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.63, 13,306.49 and 3,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.63, 13,306.49 and 3,604.04 is: 5,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.63 : 13,306.49 = 3,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.63/13,306.49 = 3,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.63x = 13,306.49 × 3,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.63x = 47,957,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,138.90/8,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.50

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