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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.26, 13,397.70 and 4,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.26, 13,397.70 and 4,547 is: 6,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.26 : 13,397.70 = 4,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.26/13,397.70 = 4,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.26x = 13,397.70 × 4,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.26x = 60,919,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919,341.90/8,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.73

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