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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.30, 13,428.19 and 3,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.30, 13,428.19 and 3,033.23 is: 4,546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.30 : 13,428.19 = 3,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.30/13,428.19 = 3,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.30x = 13,428.19 × 3,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.30x = 40,730,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,730,783.88/8,958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.71

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