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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.55, 13,401.45 and 3,011.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.55, 13,401.45 and 3,011.05 is: 4,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.55 : 13,401.45 = 3,011.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.55/13,401.45 = 3,011.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.55x = 13,401.45 × 3,011.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.55x = 40,352,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,352,436.02/8,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.45

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