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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.59, 13,445.96 and 3,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.59, 13,445.96 and 3,770.25 is: 5,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.59 : 13,445.96 = 3,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.59/13,445.96 = 3,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.59x = 13,445.96 × 3,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.59x = 50,694,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694,611.84/8,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.35

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