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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.12, 13,399.82 and 3,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.12, 13,399.82 and 3,085.74 is: 4,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.12 : 13,399.82 = 3,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.12/13,399.82 = 3,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.12x = 13,399.82 × 3,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.12x = 41,348,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,360.57/8,929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.73

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