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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.92, 13,409.60 and 3,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.92, 13,409.60 and 3,094.78 is: 4,642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.92 : 13,409.60 = 3,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.92/13,409.60 = 3,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.92x = 13,409.60 × 3,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.92x = 41,499,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,761.89/8,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.59

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