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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.89, 13,369.96 and 6,288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.89, 13,369.96 and 6,288.91 is: 9,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.89 : 13,369.96 = 6,288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.89/13,369.96 = 6,288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.89x = 13,369.96 × 6,288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.89x = 84,082,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,082,449.58/8,927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.96

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