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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.23, 13,394.01 and 3,081.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.23, 13,394.01 and 3,081.86 is: 4,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.23 : 13,394.01 = 3,081.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.23/13,394.01 = 3,081.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.23x = 13,394.01 × 3,081.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.23x = 41,278,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,278,396.69/8,925.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.91

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