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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.63, 13,391.33 and 2,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.63, 13,391.33 and 2,173.24 is: 3,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.63 : 13,391.33 = 2,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.63/13,391.33 = 2,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.63x = 13,391.33 × 2,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.63x = 29,102,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,598.71/8,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.83

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