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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.60, 13,376.30 and 5,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.60, 13,376.30 and 5,478.60 is: 8,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.60 : 13,376.30 = 5,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.60/13,376.30 = 5,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.60x = 13,376.30 × 5,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.60x = 73,283,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,283,397.18/8,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.20

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