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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.20, 13,394.88 and 4,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.20, 13,394.88 and 4,246.80 is: 6,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.20 : 13,394.88 = 4,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.20/13,394.88 = 4,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.20x = 13,394.88 × 4,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.20x = 56,885,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,376.38/8,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.00

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