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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.57, 13,390.44 and 3,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.57, 13,390.44 and 3,082.42 is: 4,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.57 : 13,390.44 = 3,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.57/13,390.44 = 3,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.57x = 13,390.44 × 3,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.57x = 41,274,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,274,960.06/8,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.83

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