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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.37, 13,404.80 and 3,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.37, 13,404.80 and 3,091.57 is: 4,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.37 : 13,404.80 = 3,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.37/13,404.80 = 3,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.37x = 13,404.80 × 3,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.37x = 41,441,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,441,877.54/8,934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.48

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