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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.55, 13,381.43 and 3,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.55, 13,381.43 and 3,993.27 is: 5,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.55 : 13,381.43 = 3,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.55/13,381.43 = 3,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.55x = 13,381.43 × 3,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.55x = 53,435,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435,643.01/8,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.49

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