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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.79, 13,412.82 and 3,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.79, 13,412.82 and 3,675.44 is: 5,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.79 : 13,412.82 = 3,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.79/13,412.82 = 3,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.79x = 13,412.82 × 3,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.79x = 49,298,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,015.14/8,941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.22

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