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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.72, 13,370.64 and 4,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.72, 13,370.64 and 4,300 is: 6,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.72 : 13,370.64 = 4,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.72/13,370.64 = 4,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.72x = 13,370.64 × 4,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.72x = 57,493,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,752/8,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.64

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