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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.59, 13,452.62 and 3,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.59, 13,452.62 and 3,770.46 is: 5,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.59 : 13,452.62 = 3,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.59/13,452.62 = 3,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.59x = 13,452.62 × 3,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.59x = 50,722,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,722,546.75/8,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.10

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