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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.90, 13,433.85 and 3,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.90, 13,433.85 and 3,108.38 is: 4,662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.90 : 13,433.85 = 3,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.90/13,433.85 = 3,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.90x = 13,433.85 × 3,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.90x = 41,757,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757,443.49/8,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.56

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