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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.19, 13,391.18 and 2,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.19, 13,391.18 and 2,685.68 is: 4,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.19 : 13,391.18 = 2,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.19/13,391.18 = 2,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.19x = 13,391.18 × 2,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.19x = 35,964,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,964,424.30/8,926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.09

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