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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.78, 13,414.16 and 3,099.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.78, 13,414.16 and 3,099.38 is: 4,649.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.78 : 13,414.16 = 3,099.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.78/13,414.16 = 3,099.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.78x = 13,414.16 × 3,099.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.78x = 41,575,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575,579.22/8,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.07

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