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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.44, 13,386.96 and 3,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.44, 13,386.96 and 3,085.48 is: 4,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.44 : 13,386.96 = 3,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.44/13,386.96 = 3,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.44x = 13,386.96 × 3,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.44x = 41,305,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305,197.34/8,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.21

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