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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.76, 13,414.28 and 3,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.76, 13,414.28 and 3,095.38 is: 4,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.76 : 13,414.28 = 3,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.76/13,414.28 = 3,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.76x = 13,414.28 × 3,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.76x = 41,522,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522,294.03/8,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.20

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