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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.52, 13,062.92 and 3,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.52, 13,062.92 and 3,779.44 is: 5,665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.52 : 13,062.92 = 3,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.52/13,062.92 = 3,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.52x = 13,062.92 × 3,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.52x = 49,370,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370,514.41/8,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.97

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