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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.61, 13,353.48 and 3,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.61, 13,353.48 and 3,644.32 is: 5,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.61 : 13,353.48 = 3,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.61/13,353.48 = 3,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.61x = 13,353.48 × 3,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.61x = 48,664,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664,287.47/8,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.45

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