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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.02, 13,441.56 and 3,766.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.02, 13,441.56 and 3,766.88 is: 5,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.02 : 13,441.56 = 3,766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.02/13,441.56 = 3,766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.02x = 13,441.56 × 3,766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.02x = 50,632,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632,743.53/8,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.33

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