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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.76, 13,042.92 and 4,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.76, 13,042.92 and 4,009.92 is: 6,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.76 : 13,042.92 = 4,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.76/13,042.92 = 4,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.76x = 13,042.92 × 4,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.76x = 52,301,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,301,065.77/8,693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.93

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