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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.26, 13,399.20 and 4,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.26, 13,399.20 and 4,548 is: 6,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.26 : 13,399.20 = 4,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.26/13,399.20 = 4,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.26x = 13,399.20 × 4,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.26x = 60,939,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,939,561.60/8,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.23

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