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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.02, 13,406.61 and 3,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.02, 13,406.61 and 3,095.08 is: 4,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.02 : 13,406.61 = 3,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.02/13,406.61 = 3,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.02x = 13,406.61 × 3,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.02x = 41,494,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,494,530.48/8,938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.47

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