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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,641.96, 12,962.39 and 3,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,641.96, 12,962.39 and 3,095.03 is: 4,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,641.96 : 12,962.39 = 3,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,641.96/12,962.39 = 3,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,641.96x = 12,962.39 × 3,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,641.96x = 40,119,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,119,002.85/8,641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.35

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