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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.44, 13,397.04 and 3,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.44, 13,397.04 and 3,088.02 is: 4,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.44 : 13,397.04 = 3,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.44/13,397.04 = 3,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.44x = 13,397.04 × 3,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.44x = 41,370,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,327.46/8,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.47

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