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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.86, 13,395.51 and 2,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.86, 13,395.51 and 2,688.73 is: 4,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.86 : 13,395.51 = 2,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.86/13,395.51 = 2,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.86x = 13,395.51 × 2,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.86x = 36,016,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016,876.11/8,928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.76

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