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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.94, 13,437.81 and 3,115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.94, 13,437.81 and 3,115.65 is: 4,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.94 : 13,437.81 = 3,115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.94/13,437.81 = 3,115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.94x = 13,437.81 × 3,115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.94x = 41,867,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867,512.73/8,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.35

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