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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.57, 13,393.89 and 3,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.57, 13,393.89 and 3,006.81 is: 4,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.57 : 13,393.89 = 3,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.57/13,393.89 = 3,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.57x = 13,393.89 × 3,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.57x = 40,272,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272,882.39/8,935.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.03

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