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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.32, 13,397.70 and 3,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.32, 13,397.70 and 3,009.29 is: 4,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.32 : 13,397.70 = 3,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.32/13,397.70 = 3,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.32x = 13,397.70 × 3,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.32x = 40,317,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317,508.93/8,933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.16

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