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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.08, 13,401.60 and 3,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.08, 13,401.60 and 3,092.56 is: 4,637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.08 : 13,401.60 = 3,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.08/13,401.60 = 3,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.08x = 13,401.60 × 3,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.08x = 41,445,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,445,252.10/8,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.97

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