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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.35, 13,399.92 and 3,668.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.35, 13,399.92 and 3,668.87 is: 5,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.35 : 13,399.92 = 3,668.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.35/13,399.92 = 3,668.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.35x = 13,399.92 × 3,668.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.35x = 49,162,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162,497.49/8,935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.02

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