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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.91, 13,419 and 3,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.91, 13,419 and 3,102.66 is: 4,654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.91 : 13,419 = 3,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.91/13,419 = 3,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.91x = 13,419 × 3,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.91x = 41,634,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634,594.54/8,945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.04

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