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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.73, 13,403.07 and 5,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.73, 13,403.07 and 5,265 is: 7,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.73 : 13,403.07 = 5,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.73/13,403.07 = 5,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.73x = 13,403.07 × 5,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.73x = 70,567,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567,163.55/8,936.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.31

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