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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.96, 13,093.90 and 3,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.96, 13,093.90 and 3,468.22 is: 5,198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.96 : 13,093.90 = 3,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.96/13,093.90 = 3,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.96x = 13,093.90 × 3,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.96x = 45,412,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412,525.86/8,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.94

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