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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.23, 13,402.73 and 3,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.23, 13,402.73 and 3,091.76 is: 4,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.23 : 13,402.73 = 3,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.23/13,402.73 = 3,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.23x = 13,402.73 × 3,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.23x = 41,437,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437,942.03/8,935.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.59

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