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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.96, 13,429.38 and 3,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.96, 13,429.38 and 3,110.24 is: 4,665.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.96 : 13,429.38 = 3,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.96/13,429.38 = 3,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.96x = 13,429.38 × 3,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.96x = 41,768,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,594.85/8,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.86

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