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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.93, 13,376.48 and 2,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.93, 13,376.48 and 2,995.19 is: 4,489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.93 : 13,376.48 = 2,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.93/13,376.48 = 2,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.93x = 13,376.48 × 2,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.93x = 40,065,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,065,142.68/8,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.63

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