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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.82, 13,401.27 and 3,089.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.82, 13,401.27 and 3,089.42 is: 4,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.82 : 13,401.27 = 3,089.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.82/13,401.27 = 3,089.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.82x = 13,401.27 × 3,089.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.82x = 41,402,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402,185.07/8,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.84

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