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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.95, 13,402.88 and 2,362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.95, 13,402.88 and 2,362.65 is: 3,543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.95 : 13,402.88 = 2,362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.95/13,402.88 = 2,362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.95x = 13,402.88 × 2,362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.95x = 31,666,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666,261.22/8,935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.69

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