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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.63, 13,034.88 and 3,760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.63, 13,034.88 and 3,760.08 is: 5,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.63 : 13,034.88 = 3,760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.63/13,034.88 = 3,760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.63x = 13,034.88 × 3,760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.63x = 49,012,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,012,191.59/8,691.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.01

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