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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.05, 13,385.18 and 3,995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.05, 13,385.18 and 3,995.77 is: 5,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.05 : 13,385.18 = 3,995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.05/13,385.18 = 3,995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.05x = 13,385.18 × 3,995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.05x = 53,484,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,484,080.71/8,927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.24

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