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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.39, 13,391.28 and 3,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.39, 13,391.28 and 3,004.46 is: 4,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.39 : 13,391.28 = 3,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.39/13,391.28 = 3,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.39x = 13,391.28 × 3,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.39x = 40,233,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233,520.36/8,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.75

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