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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.92, 13,010.24 and 3,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.92, 13,010.24 and 3,741.76 is: 5,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.92 : 13,010.24 = 3,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.92/13,010.24 = 3,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.92x = 13,010.24 × 3,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.92x = 48,681,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681,195.62/8,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.95

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