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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.27, 13,411.91 and 3,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.27, 13,411.91 and 3,097.88 is: 4,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.27 : 13,411.91 = 3,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.27/13,411.91 = 3,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.27x = 13,411.91 × 3,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.27x = 41,548,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548,487.75/8,941.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.82

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