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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.94, 13,012.22 and 3,743.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.94, 13,012.22 and 3,743.31 is: 5,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.94 : 13,012.22 = 3,743.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.94/13,012.22 = 3,743.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.94x = 13,012.22 × 3,743.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.94x = 48,708,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,708,754.53/8,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.12

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