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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.64, 13,301.04 and 3,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.64, 13,301.04 and 3,675.20 is: 5,509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.64 : 13,301.04 = 3,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.64/13,301.04 = 3,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.64x = 13,301.04 × 3,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.64x = 48,883,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,883,982.21/8,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.52

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