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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.71, 13,399.97 and 3,088.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.71, 13,399.97 and 3,088.56 is: 4,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.71 : 13,399.97 = 3,088.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.71/13,399.97 = 3,088.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.71x = 13,399.97 × 3,088.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.71x = 41,386,646.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,386,646.15/8,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.15

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