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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.07, 13,402.52 and 3,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.07, 13,402.52 and 3,091.13 is: 4,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.07 : 13,402.52 = 3,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.07/13,402.52 = 3,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.07x = 13,402.52 × 3,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.07x = 41,428,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428,931.65/8,934.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.18

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