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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.88, 13,362.36 and 6,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.88, 13,362.36 and 6,726.72 is: 10,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.88 : 13,362.36 = 6,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.88/13,362.36 = 6,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.88x = 13,362.36 × 6,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.88x = 89,884,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,884,854.26/8,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.27

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