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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.09, 13,442.31 and 3,118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.09, 13,442.31 and 3,118.17 is: 4,677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.09 : 13,442.31 = 3,118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.09/13,442.31 = 3,118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.09x = 13,442.31 × 3,118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.09x = 41,915,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915,407.77/8,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.49

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