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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.10, 13,446.83 and 3,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.10, 13,446.83 and 3,695.13 is: 5,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.10 : 13,446.83 = 3,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.10/13,446.83 = 3,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.10x = 13,446.83 × 3,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.10x = 49,687,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,687,794.18/8,961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.83

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