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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.58, 13,445.42 and 3,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.58, 13,445.42 and 3,120.18 is: 4,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.58 : 13,445.42 = 3,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.58/13,445.42 = 3,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.58x = 13,445.42 × 3,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.58x = 41,952,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,130.58/8,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.29

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