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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.42, 13,445 and 3,698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.42, 13,445 and 3,698.90 is: 5,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.42 : 13,445 = 3,698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.42/13,445 = 3,698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.42x = 13,445 × 3,698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.42x = 49,731,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731,710.50/8,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.53

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