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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.44, 13,309.40 and 3,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.44, 13,309.40 and 3,676.24 is: 5,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.44 : 13,309.40 = 3,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.44/13,309.40 = 3,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.44x = 13,309.40 × 3,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.44x = 48,928,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,928,548.66/8,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.29

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