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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.69, 13,385.94 and 3,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.69, 13,385.94 and 3,081.16 is: 4,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.69 : 13,385.94 = 3,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.69/13,385.94 = 3,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.69x = 13,385.94 × 3,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.69x = 41,244,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,222.89/8,923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.88

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