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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.96, 13,413.66 and 2,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.96, 13,413.66 and 2,785.96 is: 4,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.96 : 13,413.66 = 2,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.96/13,413.66 = 2,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.96x = 13,413.66 × 2,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.96x = 37,369,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369,920.21/8,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.16

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