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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.92, 13,114.24 and 3,548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.92, 13,114.24 and 3,548.16 is: 5,322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.92 : 13,114.24 = 3,548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.92/13,114.24 = 3,548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.92x = 13,114.24 × 3,548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.92x = 46,531,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,531,421.80/8,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.79

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