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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.99, 13,444.48 and 3,700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.99, 13,444.48 and 3,700.98 is: 5,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.99 : 13,444.48 = 3,700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.99/13,444.48 = 3,700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.99x = 13,444.48 × 3,700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.99x = 49,757,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,757,684.37/8,962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.46

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