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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.33, 13,391.96 and 3,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.33, 13,391.96 and 3,996.64 is: 5,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.33 : 13,391.96 = 3,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.33/13,391.96 = 3,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.33x = 13,391.96 × 3,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.33x = 53,522,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,839.77/8,928.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.72

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