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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.84, 13,392.44 and 5,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.84, 13,392.44 and 5,033 is: 7,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.84 : 13,392.44 = 5,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.84/13,392.44 = 5,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.84x = 13,392.44 × 5,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.84x = 67,404,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,404,150.52/8,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.28

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