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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.52, 13,402.87 and 3,092.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.52, 13,402.87 and 3,092.58 is: 4,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.52 : 13,402.87 = 3,092.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.52/13,402.87 = 3,092.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.52x = 13,402.87 × 3,092.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.52x = 41,449,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449,439.97/8,935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.73

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