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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.59, 13,381.23 and 3,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.59, 13,381.23 and 3,993.27 is: 5,988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.59 : 13,381.23 = 3,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.59/13,381.23 = 3,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.59x = 13,381.23 × 3,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.59x = 53,434,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434,864.32/8,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.05

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