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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.16, 13,453.38 and 3,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.16, 13,453.38 and 3,771.30 is: 5,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.16 : 13,453.38 = 3,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.16/13,453.38 = 3,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.16x = 13,453.38 × 3,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.16x = 50,736,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,736,731.99/8,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.80

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