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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.32, 13,393.70 and 3,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.32, 13,393.70 and 3,003.52 is: 4,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.32 : 13,393.70 = 3,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.32/13,393.70 = 3,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.32x = 13,393.70 × 3,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.32x = 40,228,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,245.82/8,927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.20

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