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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.62, 13,401.63 and 3,738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.62, 13,401.63 and 3,738.28 is: 5,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.62 : 13,401.63 = 3,738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.62/13,401.63 = 3,738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.62x = 13,401.63 × 3,738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.62x = 50,099,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099,045.40/8,933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.92

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