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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.16, 13,443.18 and 3,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.16, 13,443.18 and 3,768.52 is: 5,653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.16 : 13,443.18 = 3,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.16/13,443.18 = 3,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.16x = 13,443.18 × 3,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.16x = 50,660,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660,892.69/8,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.39

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