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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.26, 13,387.61 and 3,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.26, 13,387.61 and 3,081.32 is: 4,622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.26 : 13,387.61 = 3,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.26/13,387.61 = 3,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.26x = 13,387.61 × 3,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.26x = 41,251,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,251,495.04/8,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.40

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