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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.16, 13,401.12 and 3,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.16, 13,401.12 and 3,091.20 is: 4,635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.16 : 13,401.12 = 3,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.16/13,401.12 = 3,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.16x = 13,401.12 × 3,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.16x = 41,425,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425,542.14/8,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.72

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