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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.35, 13,382.70 and 5,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.35, 13,382.70 and 5,026.51 is: 7,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.35 : 13,382.70 = 5,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.35/13,382.70 = 5,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.35x = 13,382.70 × 5,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.35x = 67,268,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,268,275.38/8,930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.55

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