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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.76, 13,435.92 and 3,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.76, 13,435.92 and 3,112.48 is: 4,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.76 : 13,435.92 = 3,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.76/13,435.92 = 3,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.76x = 13,435.92 × 3,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.76x = 41,819,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819,032.28/8,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.51

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