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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.66, 13,388.31 and 3,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.66, 13,388.31 and 3,086.02 is: 4,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.66 : 13,388.31 = 3,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.66/13,388.31 = 3,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.66x = 13,388.31 × 3,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.66x = 41,316,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316,592.43/8,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.34

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