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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.13, 13,445.01 and 3,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.13, 13,445.01 and 3,768 is: 5,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.13 : 13,445.01 = 3,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.13/13,445.01 = 3,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.13x = 13,445.01 × 3,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.13x = 50,660,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660,797.68/8,962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.77

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