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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.70, 13,409.51 and 3,096.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.70, 13,409.51 and 3,096.94 is: 4,644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.70 : 13,409.51 = 3,096.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.70/13,409.51 = 3,096.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.70x = 13,409.51 × 3,096.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.70x = 41,528,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,528,398.89/8,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.35

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