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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.24, 13,441.86 and 4,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.24, 13,441.86 and 4,341 is: 6,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.24 : 13,441.86 = 4,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.24/13,441.86 = 4,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.24x = 13,441.86 × 4,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.24x = 58,351,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,351,114.26/8,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.50

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