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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.72, 13,439.30 and 3,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.72, 13,439.30 and 3,618.16 is: 5,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.72 : 13,439.30 = 3,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.72/13,439.30 = 3,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.72x = 13,439.30 × 3,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.72x = 48,625,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625,486.00/8,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.33

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