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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.73, 13,378.76 and 5,023.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.73, 13,378.76 and 5,023.89 is: 7,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.73 : 13,378.76 = 5,023.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.73/13,378.76 = 5,023.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.73x = 13,378.76 × 5,023.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.73x = 67,213,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,213,418.58/8,927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.61

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