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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.08, 13,406.20 and 3,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.08, 13,406.20 and 3,015.86 is: 4,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.08 : 13,406.20 = 3,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.08/13,406.20 = 3,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.08x = 13,406.20 × 3,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.08x = 40,431,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,431,222.33/8,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.47

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