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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,937.44, 46,408.68 and 8,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,937.44, 46,408.68 and 8,751 is: 13,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,937.44 : 46,408.68 = 8,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,937.44/46,408.68 = 8,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,937.44x = 46,408.68 × 8,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,937.44x = 406,122,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,122,358.68/30,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.21

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