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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.81, 13,393.89 and 3,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.81, 13,393.89 and 3,663.16 is: 5,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.81 : 13,393.89 = 3,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.81/13,393.89 = 3,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.81x = 13,393.89 × 3,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.81x = 49,063,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,063,962.09/8,931.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.17

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