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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.01, 13,388.57 and 3,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.01, 13,388.57 and 3,388.25 is: 5,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.01 : 13,388.57 = 3,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.01/13,388.57 = 3,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.01x = 13,388.57 × 3,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.01x = 45,363,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363,763.83/8,931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.36

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