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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.09, 13,441.60 and 2,805.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.09, 13,441.60 and 2,805.09 is: 4,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.09 : 13,441.60 = 2,805.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.09/13,441.60 = 2,805.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.09x = 13,441.60 × 2,805.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.09x = 37,704,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,897.74/8,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.62

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