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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.23, 12,966.08 and 3,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.23, 12,966.08 and 3,095.44 is: 4,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.23 : 12,966.08 = 3,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.23/12,966.08 = 3,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.23x = 12,966.08 × 3,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.23x = 40,135,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135,674.78/8,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.14

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