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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.69, 13,008.83 and 3,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.69, 13,008.83 and 3,741.08 is: 5,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.69 : 13,008.83 = 3,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.69/13,008.83 = 3,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.69x = 13,008.83 × 3,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.69x = 48,666,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666,989.99/8,667.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.76

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