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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.70, 13,104.63 and 3,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.70, 13,104.63 and 3,544.02 is: 5,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.70 : 13,104.63 = 3,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.70/13,104.63 = 3,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.70x = 13,104.63 × 3,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.70x = 46,443,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,070.81/8,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.82

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