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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.03, 13,397.43 and 3,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.03, 13,397.43 and 3,086.88 is: 4,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.03 : 13,397.43 = 3,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.03/13,397.43 = 3,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.03x = 13,397.43 × 3,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.03x = 41,356,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,356,220.05/8,931.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.62

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