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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.66, 13,305.54 and 3,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.66, 13,305.54 and 3,605.28 is: 5,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.66 : 13,305.54 = 3,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.66/13,305.54 = 3,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.66x = 13,305.54 × 3,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.66x = 47,970,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,970,263.00/8,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.13

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