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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.28, 13,002.96 and 3,928.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.28, 13,002.96 and 3,928.91 is: 5,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.28 : 13,002.96 = 3,928.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.28/13,002.96 = 3,928.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.28x = 13,002.96 × 3,928.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.28x = 51,087,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087,409.29/8,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.17

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