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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.15, 13,443.24 and 3,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.15, 13,443.24 and 3,114.64 is: 4,671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.15 : 13,443.24 = 3,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.15/13,443.24 = 3,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.15x = 13,443.24 × 3,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.15x = 41,870,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870,853.03/8,962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.97

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