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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.09, 13,444.37 and 4,581.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.09, 13,444.37 and 4,581.62 is: 6,873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.09 : 13,444.37 = 4,581.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.09/13,444.37 = 4,581.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.09x = 13,444.37 × 4,581.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.09x = 61,597,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597,005.18/8,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.83

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