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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.44, 13,396.74 and 3,736.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.44, 13,396.74 and 3,736.36 is: 5,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.44 : 13,396.74 = 3,736.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.44/13,396.74 = 3,736.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.44x = 13,396.74 × 3,736.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.44x = 50,055,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,055,043.47/8,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.99

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