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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.48, 13,437.86 and 2,720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.48, 13,437.86 and 2,720.36 is: 4,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.48 : 13,437.86 = 2,720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.48/13,437.86 = 2,720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.48x = 13,437.86 × 2,720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.48x = 36,555,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555,816.83/8,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.22

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