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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.50, 13,396.47 and 2,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.50, 13,396.47 and 2,774.50 is: 4,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.50 : 13,396.47 = 2,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.50/13,396.47 = 2,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.50x = 13,396.47 × 2,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.50x = 37,168,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168,506.02/8,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.97

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