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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.69, 13,439.92 and 3,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.69, 13,439.92 and 3,035.28 is: 4,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.69 : 13,439.92 = 3,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.69/13,439.92 = 3,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.69x = 13,439.92 × 3,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.69x = 40,793,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793,920.38/8,958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.56

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