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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.74, 13,393.35 and 3,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.74, 13,393.35 and 3,083.94 is: 4,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.74 : 13,393.35 = 3,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.74/13,393.35 = 3,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.74x = 13,393.35 × 3,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.74x = 41,304,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,304,287.80/8,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.03

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