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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.46, 13,395.69 and 3,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.46, 13,395.69 and 3,083.88 is: 4,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.46 : 13,395.69 = 3,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.46/13,395.69 = 3,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.46x = 13,395.69 × 3,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.46x = 41,310,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310,700.48/8,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.82

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