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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.30, 12,966.16 and 3,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.30, 12,966.16 and 3,095.61 is: 4,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.30 : 12,966.16 = 3,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.30/12,966.16 = 3,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.30x = 12,966.16 × 3,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.30x = 40,138,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138,174.56/8,643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.85

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