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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.38, 13,389.57 and 3,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.38, 13,389.57 and 3,082.53 is: 4,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.38 : 13,389.57 = 3,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.38/13,389.57 = 3,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.38x = 13,389.57 × 3,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.38x = 41,273,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273,751.21/8,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.80

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