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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.55, 13,447.51 and 3,962.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.55, 13,447.51 and 3,962.29 is: 5,945.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.55 : 13,447.51 = 3,962.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.55/13,447.51 = 3,962.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.55x = 13,447.51 × 3,962.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.55x = 53,282,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,867.16/8,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.06

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