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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.58, 13,441.69 and 3,625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.58, 13,441.69 and 3,625.10 is: 5,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.58 : 13,441.69 = 3,625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.58/13,441.69 = 3,625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.58x = 13,441.69 × 3,625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.58x = 48,727,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727,385.09/8,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.37

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