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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.89, 13,414.38 and 3,679.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.89, 13,414.38 and 3,679.79 is: 5,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.89 : 13,414.38 = 3,679.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.89/13,414.38 = 3,679.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.89x = 13,414.38 × 3,679.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.89x = 49,362,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362,101.38/8,941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.32

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