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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.55, 13,429.55 and 3,108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.55, 13,429.55 and 3,108.21 is: 4,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.55 : 13,429.55 = 3,108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.55/13,429.55 = 3,108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.55x = 13,429.55 × 3,108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.55x = 41,741,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,741,861.61/8,951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.09

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