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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.64, 13,400.10 and 2,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.64, 13,400.10 and 2,695.68 is: 4,042.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.64 : 13,400.10 = 2,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.64/13,400.10 = 2,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.64x = 13,400.10 × 2,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.64x = 36,122,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,381.57/8,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.05

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