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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.16, 13,402.62 and 3,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.16, 13,402.62 and 3,092.20 is: 4,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.16 : 13,402.62 = 3,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.16/13,402.62 = 3,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.16x = 13,402.62 × 3,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.16x = 41,443,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443,581.56/8,937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.22

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