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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.24, 13,362.36 and 3,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.24, 13,362.36 and 3,714 is: 5,571

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.24 : 13,362.36 = 3,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.24/13,362.36 = 3,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.24x = 13,362.36 × 3,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.24x = 49,627,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,805.04/8,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571

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