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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.95, 13,424.91 and 3,106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.95, 13,424.91 and 3,106.61 is: 4,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.95 : 13,424.91 = 3,106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.95/13,424.91 = 3,106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.95x = 13,424.91 × 3,106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.95x = 41,705,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,892.53/8,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.90

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