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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.82, 13,422.96 and 4,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.82, 13,422.96 and 4,016.88 is: 6,027.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.82 : 13,422.96 = 4,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.82/13,422.96 = 4,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.82x = 13,422.96 × 4,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.82x = 53,918,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918,419.56/8,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.22

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