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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.46, 13,404.69 and 3,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.46, 13,404.69 and 3,089.88 is: 4,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.46 : 13,404.69 = 3,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.46/13,404.69 = 3,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.46x = 13,404.69 × 3,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.46x = 41,418,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418,883.54/8,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.82

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