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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.78, 13,411.95 and 3,676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.78, 13,411.95 and 3,676.11 is: 5,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.78 : 13,411.95 = 3,676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.78/13,411.95 = 3,676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.78x = 13,411.95 × 3,676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.78x = 49,303,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,803.51/8,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.49

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