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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.40, 13,108.50 and 3,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.40, 13,108.50 and 3,541.32 is: 5,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.40 : 13,108.50 = 3,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.40/13,108.50 = 3,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.40x = 13,108.50 × 3,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.40x = 46,421,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421,393.22/8,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.17

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