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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.16, 13,443.36 and 3,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.16, 13,443.36 and 3,114.76 is: 4,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.16 : 13,443.36 = 3,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.16/13,443.36 = 3,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.16x = 13,443.36 × 3,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.16x = 41,872,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872,839.99/8,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.27

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