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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.30, 13,404.97 and 3,012.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.30, 13,404.97 and 3,012.69 is: 4,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.30 : 13,404.97 = 3,012.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.30/13,404.97 = 3,012.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.30x = 13,404.97 × 3,012.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.30x = 40,385,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385,019.07/8,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.21

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