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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.26, 13,390.60 and 3,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.26, 13,390.60 and 3,083.32 is: 4,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.26 : 13,390.60 = 3,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.26/13,390.60 = 3,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.26x = 13,390.60 × 3,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.26x = 41,287,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287,504.79/8,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.40

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