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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.60, 13,396.02 and 6,156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.60, 13,396.02 and 6,156.53 is: 9,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.60 : 13,396.02 = 6,156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.60/13,396.02 = 6,156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.60x = 13,396.02 × 6,156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.60x = 82,473,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,473,009.41/8,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.88

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