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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.52, 13,407.36 and 3,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.52, 13,407.36 and 3,095.58 is: 4,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.52 : 13,407.36 = 3,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.52/13,407.36 = 3,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.52x = 13,407.36 × 3,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.52x = 41,503,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,503,555.47/8,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.23

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