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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.67, 13,429.02 and 3,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.67, 13,429.02 and 3,689.52 is: 5,534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.67 : 13,429.02 = 3,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.67/13,429.02 = 3,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.67x = 13,429.02 × 3,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.67x = 49,546,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546,637.87/8,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.90

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