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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.59, 13,412.44 and 3,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.59, 13,412.44 and 3,677.64 is: 5,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.59 : 13,412.44 = 3,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.59/13,412.44 = 3,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.59x = 13,412.44 × 3,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.59x = 49,326,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326,125.84/8,938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.33

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