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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.30, 13,389.93 and 2,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.30, 13,389.93 and 2,263.77 is: 3,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.30 : 13,389.93 = 2,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.30/13,389.93 = 2,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.30x = 13,389.93 × 2,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.30x = 30,311,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311,721.84/8,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.40

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