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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.98, 13,377.63 and 5,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.98, 13,377.63 and 5,023.14 is: 7,527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.98 : 13,377.63 = 5,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.98/13,377.63 = 5,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.98x = 13,377.63 × 5,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.98x = 67,197,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,197,708.36/8,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.49

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