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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.41, 13,311.54 and 3,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.41, 13,311.54 and 3,676.29 is: 5,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.41 : 13,311.54 = 3,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.41/13,311.54 = 3,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.41x = 13,311.54 × 3,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.41x = 48,937,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937,031.47/8,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.88

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