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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.96, 13,402.44 and 3,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.96, 13,402.44 and 3,088.38 is: 4,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.96 : 13,402.44 = 3,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.96/13,402.44 = 3,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.96x = 13,402.44 × 3,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.96x = 41,391,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391,827.65/8,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.57

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