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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.72, 13,401.80 and 3,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.72, 13,401.80 and 3,088.76 is: 4,633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.72 : 13,401.80 = 3,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.72/13,401.80 = 3,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.72x = 13,401.80 × 3,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.72x = 41,394,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394,943.77/8,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.56

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