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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.82, 13,406.46 and 3,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.82, 13,406.46 and 3,015.14 is: 4,522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.82 : 13,406.46 = 3,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.82/13,406.46 = 3,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.82x = 13,406.46 × 3,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.82x = 40,422,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422,353.80/8,938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.11

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