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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.44, 13,441.29 and 3,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.44, 13,441.29 and 3,119.14 is: 4,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.44 : 13,441.29 = 3,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.44/13,441.29 = 3,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.44x = 13,441.29 × 3,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.44x = 41,925,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,265.29/8,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.97

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