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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.58, 13,394.08 and 3,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.58, 13,394.08 and 3,003.78 is: 4,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.58 : 13,394.08 = 3,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.58/13,394.08 = 3,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.58x = 13,394.08 × 3,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.58x = 40,232,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,869.62/8,927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.58

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