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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.93, 13,408.49 and 3,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.93, 13,408.49 and 3,675.84 is: 5,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.93 : 13,408.49 = 3,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.93/13,408.49 = 3,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.93x = 13,408.49 × 3,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.93x = 49,287,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,287,463.88/8,937.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.42

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