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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.96, 13,402.44 and 3,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.96, 13,402.44 and 3,091.64 is: 4,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.96 : 13,402.44 = 3,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.96/13,402.44 = 3,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.96x = 13,402.44 × 3,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.96x = 41,435,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,435,519.60/8,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.46

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