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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.31, 13,390.52 and 3,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.31, 13,390.52 and 3,004.56 is: 4,503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.31 : 13,390.52 = 3,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.31/13,390.52 = 3,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.31x = 13,390.52 × 3,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.31x = 40,232,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,561.17/8,933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.65

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