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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.38, 13,414.44 and 3,100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.38, 13,414.44 and 3,100.14 is: 4,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.38 : 13,414.44 = 3,100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.38/13,414.44 = 3,100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.38x = 13,414.44 × 3,100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.38x = 41,586,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586,642.02/8,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.35

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