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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.86, 13,394.84 and 3,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.86, 13,394.84 and 3,005.36 is: 4,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.86 : 13,394.84 = 3,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.86/13,394.84 = 3,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.86x = 13,394.84 × 3,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.86x = 40,256,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,256,316.34/8,927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.07

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