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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.44, 13,340.10 and 2,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.44, 13,340.10 and 2,735 is: 4,102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.44 : 13,340.10 = 2,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.44/13,340.10 = 2,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.44x = 13,340.10 × 2,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.44x = 36,485,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,485,173.50/8,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.94

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