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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.74, 13,394.85 and 3,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.74, 13,394.85 and 3,084.94 is: 4,628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.74 : 13,394.85 = 3,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.74/13,394.85 = 3,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.74x = 13,394.85 × 3,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.74x = 41,322,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322,308.56/8,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.53

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