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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.78, 13,417.65 and 4,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.78, 13,417.65 and 4,013.55 is: 6,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.78 : 13,417.65 = 4,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.78/13,417.65 = 4,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.78x = 13,417.65 × 4,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.78x = 53,852,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,852,409.16/8,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.23

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