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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.40, 13,394.25 and 2,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.40, 13,394.25 and 2,691.24 is: 4,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.40 : 13,394.25 = 2,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.40/13,394.25 = 2,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.40x = 13,394.25 × 2,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.40x = 36,047,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,141.37/8,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.55

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