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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.22, 13,440.84 and 3,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.22, 13,440.84 and 3,035.76 is: 4,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.22 : 13,440.84 = 3,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.22/13,440.84 = 3,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.22x = 13,440.84 × 3,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.22x = 40,803,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,803,149.26/8,959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.32

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