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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.84, 13,401.40 and 3,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.84, 13,401.40 and 3,091.28 is: 4,637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.84 : 13,401.40 = 3,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.84/13,401.40 = 3,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.84x = 13,401.40 × 3,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.84x = 41,427,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427,479.79/8,933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.14

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