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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.06, 13,385.84 and 3,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.06, 13,385.84 and 3,001.18 is: 4,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.06 : 13,385.84 = 3,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.06/13,385.84 = 3,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.06x = 13,385.84 × 3,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.06x = 40,173,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173,315.29/8,926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.68

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