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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.21, 13,405.10 and 3,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.21, 13,405.10 and 3,094.73 is: 4,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.21 : 13,405.10 = 3,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.21/13,405.10 = 3,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.21x = 13,405.10 × 3,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.21x = 41,485,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485,172.86/8,942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.25

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