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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.87, 13,406.96 and 3,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.87, 13,406.96 and 3,094.66 is: 4,642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.87 : 13,406.96 = 3,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.87/13,406.96 = 3,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.87x = 13,406.96 × 3,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.87x = 41,489,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489,982.83/8,937.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.04

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