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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.79, 13,397.84 and 4,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.79, 13,397.84 and 4,002.94 is: 6,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.79 : 13,397.84 = 4,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.79/13,397.84 = 4,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.79x = 13,397.84 × 4,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.79x = 53,630,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,630,815.96/8,927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.17

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