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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.50, 13,404.89 and 3,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.50, 13,404.89 and 3,089.12 is: 4,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.50 : 13,404.89 = 3,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.50/13,404.89 = 3,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.50x = 13,404.89 × 3,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.50x = 41,409,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409,254.50/8,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.80

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