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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.92, 13,324.98 and 3,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.92, 13,324.98 and 3,343.88 is: 5,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.92 : 13,324.98 = 3,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.92/13,324.98 = 3,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.92x = 13,324.98 × 3,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.92x = 44,557,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,557,134.12/8,892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.41

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