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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.04, 13,446.74 and 3,695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.04, 13,446.74 and 3,695.07 is: 5,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.04 : 13,446.74 = 3,695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.04/13,446.74 = 3,695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.04x = 13,446.74 × 3,695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.04x = 49,686,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686,578.34/8,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.74

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