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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.05, 13,405.35 and 3,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.05, 13,405.35 and 3,741.57 is: 5,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.05 : 13,405.35 = 3,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.05/13,405.35 = 3,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.05x = 13,405.35 × 3,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.05x = 50,157,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,157,055.40/8,932.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.40

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