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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.30, 13,390.01 and 3,999.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.30, 13,390.01 and 3,999.02 is: 5,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.30 : 13,390.01 = 3,999.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.30/13,390.01 = 3,999.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.30x = 13,390.01 × 3,999.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.30x = 53,546,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546,917.79/8,930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.09

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