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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.41, 13,447.30 and 3,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.41, 13,447.30 and 3,695.44 is: 5,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.41 : 13,447.30 = 3,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.41/13,447.30 = 3,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.41x = 13,447.30 × 3,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.41x = 49,693,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,693,690.31/8,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.30

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