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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.83, 13,425.64 and 3,685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.83, 13,425.64 and 3,685.48 is: 5,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.83 : 13,425.64 = 3,685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.83/13,425.64 = 3,685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.83x = 13,425.64 × 3,685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.83x = 49,479,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479,927.71/8,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.35

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