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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.94, 13,009.20 and 3,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.94, 13,009.20 and 3,741.26 is: 5,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.94 : 13,009.20 = 3,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.94/13,009.20 = 3,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.94x = 13,009.20 × 3,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.94x = 48,670,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,670,799.59/8,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.04

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