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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.24, 13,401.61 and 3,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.24, 13,401.61 and 3,089.44 is: 4,635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.24 : 13,401.61 = 3,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.24/13,401.61 = 3,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.24x = 13,401.61 × 3,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.24x = 41,403,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,403,470.00/8,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.28

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