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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937, 13,405.50 and 3,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937, 13,405.50 and 3,092.04 is: 4,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937 : 13,405.50 = 3,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937/13,405.50 = 3,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937x = 13,405.50 × 3,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937x = 41,450,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450,342.22/8,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.06

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