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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.21, 13,406.60 and 3,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.21, 13,406.60 and 3,095.73 is: 4,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.21 : 13,406.60 = 3,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.21/13,406.60 = 3,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.21x = 13,406.60 × 3,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.21x = 41,503,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,503,213.82/8,943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.75

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