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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.53, 13,445.94 and 3,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.53, 13,445.94 and 3,039.32 is: 4,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.53 : 13,445.94 = 3,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.53/13,445.94 = 3,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.53x = 13,445.94 × 3,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.53x = 40,866,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866,447.13/8,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.70

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