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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.09, 13,444.67 and 4,577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.09, 13,444.67 and 4,577.37 is: 6,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.09 : 13,444.67 = 4,577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.09/13,444.67 = 4,577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.09x = 13,444.67 × 4,577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.09x = 61,541,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,229.12/8,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.61

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