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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.28, 13,397.28 and 3,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.28, 13,397.28 and 3,087.12 is: 4,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.28 : 13,397.28 = 3,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.28/13,397.28 = 3,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.28x = 13,397.28 × 3,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.28x = 41,359,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,011.03/8,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.32

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