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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.27, 13,395.29 and 3,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.27, 13,395.29 and 3,008.48 is: 4,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.27 : 13,395.29 = 3,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.27/13,395.29 = 3,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.27x = 13,395.29 × 3,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.27x = 40,299,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,299,380.04/8,930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.67

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