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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.06, 13,033.32 and 3,760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.06, 13,033.32 and 3,760.32 is: 5,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.06 : 13,033.32 = 3,760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.06/13,033.32 = 3,760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.06x = 13,033.32 × 3,760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.06x = 49,009,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,009,453.86/8,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.07

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