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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.26, 13,342.62 and 3,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.26, 13,342.62 and 3,701 is: 5,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.26 : 13,342.62 = 3,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.26/13,342.62 = 3,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.26x = 13,342.62 × 3,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.26x = 49,381,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381,036.62/8,895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.39

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