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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.57, 13,390.52 and 3,003.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.57, 13,390.52 and 3,003.47 is: 4,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.57 : 13,390.52 = 3,003.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.57/13,390.52 = 3,003.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.57x = 13,390.52 × 3,003.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.57x = 40,218,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218,025.10/8,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.43

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