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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.34, 13,276.34 and 2,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.34, 13,276.34 and 2,927.25 is: 4,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.34 : 13,276.34 = 2,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.34/13,276.34 = 2,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.34x = 13,276.34 × 2,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.34x = 38,863,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863,162.61/8,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.15

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