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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.98, 13,447.77 and 3,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.98, 13,447.77 and 3,041.81 is: 4,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.98 : 13,447.77 = 3,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.98/13,447.77 = 3,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.98x = 13,447.77 × 3,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.98x = 40,905,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905,561.26/8,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.82

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