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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.95, 13,403.92 and 3,092.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.95, 13,403.92 and 3,092.55 is: 4,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.95 : 13,403.92 = 3,092.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.95/13,403.92 = 3,092.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.95x = 13,403.92 × 3,092.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.95x = 41,452,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452,349.35/8,935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.83

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