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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.56, 13,395.46 and 3,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.56, 13,395.46 and 3,997.10 is: 5,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.56 : 13,395.46 = 3,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.56/13,395.46 = 3,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.56x = 13,395.46 × 3,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.56x = 53,543,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,016.66/8,928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.82

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