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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.20, 13,446.60 and 3,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.20, 13,446.60 and 3,770.72 is: 5,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.20 : 13,446.60 = 3,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.20/13,446.60 = 3,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.20x = 13,446.60 × 3,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.20x = 50,703,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703,363.55/8,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.10

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