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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.94, 13,409.10 and 3,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.94, 13,409.10 and 3,096.24 is: 4,644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.94 : 13,409.10 = 3,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.94/13,409.10 = 3,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.94x = 13,409.10 × 3,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.94x = 41,517,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,517,791.78/8,939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.08

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