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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.83, 13,388.50 and 3,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.83, 13,388.50 and 3,378.32 is: 5,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.83 : 13,388.50 = 3,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.83/13,388.50 = 3,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.83x = 13,388.50 × 3,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.83x = 45,230,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,637.32/8,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.25

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