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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.41, 13,396.73 and 3,008.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.41, 13,396.73 and 3,008.75 is: 4,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.41 : 13,396.73 = 3,008.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.41/13,396.73 = 3,008.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.41x = 13,396.73 × 3,008.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.41x = 40,307,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307,329.36/8,932.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.48

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