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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.57, 13,385.55 and 3,376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.57, 13,385.55 and 3,376.35 is: 5,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.57 : 13,385.55 = 3,376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.57/13,385.55 = 3,376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.57x = 13,385.55 × 3,376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.57x = 45,194,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,314.40/8,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.90

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