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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.40, 13,097.34 and 3,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.40, 13,097.34 and 3,538.92 is: 5,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.40 : 13,097.34 = 3,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.40/13,097.34 = 3,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.40x = 13,097.34 × 3,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.40x = 46,350,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350,438.47/8,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.69

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