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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.46, 13,376.97 and 5,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.46, 13,376.97 and 5,995.50 is: 8,986.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.46 : 13,376.97 = 5,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.46/13,376.97 = 5,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.46x = 13,376.97 × 5,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.46x = 80,201,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,201,623.64/8,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.72

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