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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.28, 13,111.89 and 3,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.28, 13,111.89 and 3,547.14 is: 5,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.28 : 13,111.89 = 3,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.28/13,111.89 = 3,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.28x = 13,111.89 × 3,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.28x = 46,509,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509,709.49/8,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.70

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