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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.24, 13,310.76 and 3,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.24, 13,310.76 and 3,675.44 is: 5,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.24 : 13,310.76 = 3,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.24/13,310.76 = 3,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.24x = 13,310.76 × 3,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.24x = 48,922,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,922,899.73/8,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.40

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