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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.65, 13,400.90 and 3,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.65, 13,400.90 and 3,010.13 is: 4,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.65 : 13,400.90 = 3,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.65/13,400.90 = 3,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.65x = 13,400.90 × 3,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.65x = 40,338,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338,451.12/8,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.84

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