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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.88, 12,963.69 and 3,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.88, 12,963.69 and 3,095.19 is: 4,642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.88 : 12,963.69 = 3,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.88/12,963.69 = 3,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.88x = 12,963.69 × 3,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.88x = 40,125,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125,083.65/8,642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.56

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