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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.93, 13,403.96 and 3,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.93, 13,403.96 and 3,013.23 is: 4,518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.93 : 13,403.96 = 3,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.93/13,403.96 = 3,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.93x = 13,403.96 × 3,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.93x = 40,389,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,389,214.39/8,937.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.86

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