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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.46, 13,402.14 and 3,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.46, 13,402.14 and 3,089.94 is: 4,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.46 : 13,402.14 = 3,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.46/13,402.14 = 3,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.46x = 13,402.14 × 3,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.46x = 41,411,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,411,808.47/8,937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.51

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