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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.59, 13,447.45 and 3,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.59, 13,447.45 and 3,771.25 is: 5,655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.59 : 13,447.45 = 3,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.59/13,447.45 = 3,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.59x = 13,447.45 × 3,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.59x = 50,713,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713,695.81/8,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.85

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