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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.49, 13,391.90 and 3,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.49, 13,391.90 and 3,004.40 is: 4,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.49 : 13,391.90 = 3,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.49/13,391.90 = 3,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.49x = 13,391.90 × 3,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.49x = 40,234,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,564.91/8,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.82

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