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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.30, 13,390.94 and 3,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.30, 13,390.94 and 3,081.34 is: 4,622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.30 : 13,390.94 = 3,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.30/13,390.94 = 3,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.30x = 13,390.94 × 3,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.30x = 41,262,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,262,039.06/8,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.52

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