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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.91, 13,245.44 and 3,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.91, 13,245.44 and 3,762.14 is: 5,640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.91 : 13,245.44 = 3,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.91/13,245.44 = 3,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.91x = 13,245.44 × 3,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.91x = 49,831,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831,114.60/8,833.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.89

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