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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.08, 13,492.71 and 3,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.08, 13,492.71 and 3,151.83 is: 4,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.08 : 13,492.71 = 3,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.08/13,492.71 = 3,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.08x = 13,492.71 × 3,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.08x = 42,526,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,728.16/8,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.78

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