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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.04, 13,390.72 and 2,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.04, 13,390.72 and 2,771.04 is: 4,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.04 : 13,390.72 = 2,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.04/13,390.72 = 2,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.04x = 13,390.72 × 2,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.04x = 37,106,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,106,220.75/8,927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.61

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