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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.07, 13,403.72 and 4,002.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.07, 13,403.72 and 4,002.61 is: 6,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.07 : 13,403.72 = 4,002.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.07/13,403.72 = 4,002.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.07x = 13,403.72 × 4,002.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.07x = 53,649,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649,863.71/8,934.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.09

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