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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.65, 13,093.55 and 3,535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.65, 13,093.55 and 3,535.31 is: 5,301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.65 : 13,093.55 = 3,535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.65/13,093.55 = 3,535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.65x = 13,093.55 × 3,535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.65x = 46,289,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,786.57/8,730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.98

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