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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.74, 13,406.86 and 3,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.74, 13,406.86 and 3,092.94 is: 4,640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.74 : 13,406.86 = 3,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.74/13,406.86 = 3,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.74x = 13,406.86 × 3,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.74x = 41,466,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466,613.57/8,935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.53

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