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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.77, 13,411.16 and 3,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.77, 13,411.16 and 3,097.38 is: 4,646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.77 : 13,411.16 = 3,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.77/13,411.16 = 3,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.77x = 13,411.16 × 3,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.77x = 41,539,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,458.76/8,940.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.07

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