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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.80, 13,417.98 and 3,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.80, 13,417.98 and 3,105.22 is: 4,654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.80 : 13,417.98 = 3,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.80/13,417.98 = 3,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.80x = 13,417.98 × 3,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.80x = 41,665,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665,779.86/8,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.46

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