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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.16, 13,401.38 and 3,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.16, 13,401.38 and 3,390.12 is: 5,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.16 : 13,401.38 = 3,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.16/13,401.38 = 3,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.16x = 13,401.38 × 3,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.16x = 45,432,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,286.37/8,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.23

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