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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.48, 13,399.25 and 3,008.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.48, 13,399.25 and 3,008.87 is: 4,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.48 : 13,399.25 = 3,008.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.48/13,399.25 = 3,008.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.48x = 13,399.25 × 3,008.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.48x = 40,316,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316,619.80/8,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.48

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