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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.56, 13,303.08 and 3,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.56, 13,303.08 and 3,675 is: 5,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.56 : 13,303.08 = 3,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.56/13,303.08 = 3,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.56x = 13,303.08 × 3,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.56x = 48,888,819
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888,819/8,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.25

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