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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.46, 13,441.22 and 3,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.46, 13,441.22 and 3,036.02 is: 4,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.46 : 13,441.22 = 3,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.46/13,441.22 = 3,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.46x = 13,441.22 × 3,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.46x = 40,807,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807,730.36/8,959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.71

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