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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.71, 13,401.92 and 3,091.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.71, 13,401.92 and 3,091.37 is: 4,637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.71 : 13,401.92 = 3,091.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.71/13,401.92 = 3,091.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.71x = 13,401.92 × 3,091.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.71x = 41,430,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430,234.15/8,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.00

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