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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.92, 13,449.56 and 3,696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.92, 13,449.56 and 3,696.94 is: 5,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.92 : 13,449.56 = 3,696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.92/13,449.56 = 3,696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.92x = 13,449.56 × 3,696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.92x = 49,722,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722,216.35/8,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.55

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