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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.10, 13,385.55 and 3,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.10, 13,385.55 and 3,381.30 is: 5,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.10 : 13,385.55 = 3,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.10/13,385.55 = 3,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.10x = 13,385.55 × 3,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.10x = 45,260,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,560.22/8,930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.32

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