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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.64, 13,391.70 and 4,000.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.64, 13,391.70 and 4,000.32 is: 5,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.64 : 13,391.70 = 4,000.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.64/13,391.70 = 4,000.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.64x = 13,391.70 × 4,000.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.64x = 53,571,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571,085.34/8,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.57

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