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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.54, 13,391.69 and 2,687.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.54, 13,391.69 and 2,687.01 is: 4,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.54 : 13,391.69 = 2,687.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.54/13,391.69 = 2,687.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.54x = 13,391.69 × 2,687.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.54x = 35,983,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983,631.74/8,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.08

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