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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.38, 13,407.72 and 3,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.38, 13,407.72 and 3,095.13 is: 4,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.38 : 13,407.72 = 3,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.38/13,407.72 = 3,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.38x = 13,407.72 × 3,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.38x = 41,498,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498,636.40/8,938.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.75

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