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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.14, 13,390.50 and 3,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.14, 13,390.50 and 3,083.20 is: 4,624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.14 : 13,390.50 = 3,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.14/13,390.50 = 3,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.14x = 13,390.50 × 3,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.14x = 41,285,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,285,589.60/8,927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.73

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