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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.70, 13,444.02 and 3,700.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.70, 13,444.02 and 3,700.67 is: 5,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.70 : 13,444.02 = 3,700.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.70/13,444.02 = 3,700.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.70x = 13,444.02 × 3,700.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.70x = 49,751,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,751,814.27/8,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.99

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