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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.14, 13,397.81 and 3,089.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.14, 13,397.81 and 3,089.21 is: 4,633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.14 : 13,397.81 = 3,089.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.14/13,397.81 = 3,089.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.14x = 13,397.81 × 3,089.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.14x = 41,388,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,388,566.20/8,932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.67

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