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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.51, 13,114.03 and 3,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.51, 13,114.03 and 3,809.18 is: 5,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.51 : 13,114.03 = 3,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.51/13,114.03 = 3,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.51x = 13,114.03 × 3,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.51x = 49,953,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,953,700.80/8,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.58

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