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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.59, 13,406.58 and 3,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.59, 13,406.58 and 3,393.54 is: 5,090.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.59 : 13,406.58 = 3,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.59/13,406.58 = 3,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.59x = 13,406.58 × 3,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.59x = 45,495,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,765.49/8,937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.38

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