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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.07, 13,399.52 and 3,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.07, 13,399.52 and 3,089.13 is: 4,634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.07 : 13,399.52 = 3,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.07/13,399.52 = 3,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.07x = 13,399.52 × 3,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.07x = 41,392,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392,843.77/8,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.19

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