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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.40, 13,195.10 and 4,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.40, 13,195.10 and 4,112 is: 6,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.40 : 13,195.10 = 4,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.40/13,195.10 = 4,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.40x = 13,195.10 × 4,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.40x = 54,258,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258,251.20/8,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.94

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