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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.30, 13,402.51 and 3,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.30, 13,402.51 and 3,092.34 is: 4,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.30 : 13,402.51 = 3,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.30/13,402.51 = 3,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.30x = 13,402.51 × 3,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.30x = 41,445,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,445,117.77/8,937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.32

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