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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.07, 13,342.74 and 3,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.07, 13,342.74 and 3,055.78 is: 4,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.07 : 13,342.74 = 3,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.07/13,342.74 = 3,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.07x = 13,342.74 × 3,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.07x = 40,772,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772,478.04/8,895.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.72

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