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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.54, 13,041.81 and 3,761.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.54, 13,041.81 and 3,761.64 is: 5,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.54 : 13,041.81 = 3,761.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.54/13,041.81 = 3,761.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.54x = 13,041.81 × 3,761.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.54x = 49,058,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,594.17/8,694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.46

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