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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.06, 13,396.14 and 4,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.06, 13,396.14 and 4,008.42 is: 6,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.06 : 13,396.14 = 4,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.06/13,396.14 = 4,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.06x = 13,396.14 × 4,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.06x = 53,697,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697,355.50/8,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.41

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