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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.87, 13,406.01 and 2,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.87, 13,406.01 and 2,695.75 is: 4,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.87 : 13,406.01 = 2,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.87/13,406.01 = 2,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.87x = 13,406.01 × 2,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.87x = 36,139,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139,251.46/8,935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.29

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