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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.78, 13,407.74 and 3,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.78, 13,407.74 and 3,095.56 is: 4,639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.78 : 13,407.74 = 3,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.78/13,407.74 = 3,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.78x = 13,407.74 × 3,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.78x = 41,504,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504,414.64/8,945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.55

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