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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.59, 13,441.46 and 3,767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.59, 13,441.46 and 3,767.25 is: 5,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.59 : 13,441.46 = 3,767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.59/13,441.46 = 3,767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.59x = 13,441.46 × 3,767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.59x = 50,637,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,637,321.35/8,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.85

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