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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.72, 13,363.04 and 3,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.72, 13,363.04 and 3,713.92 is: 5,569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.72 : 13,363.04 = 3,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.72/13,363.04 = 3,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.72x = 13,363.04 × 3,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.72x = 49,629,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,629,261.52/8,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.61

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