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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.30, 13,381.05 and 3,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.30, 13,381.05 and 3,993.02 is: 5,987.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.30 : 13,381.05 = 3,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.30/13,381.05 = 3,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.30x = 13,381.05 × 3,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.30x = 53,430,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,430,800.27/8,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.11

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