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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.12, 13,371.23 and 3,367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.12, 13,371.23 and 3,367.07 is: 5,051.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.12 : 13,371.23 = 3,367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.12/13,371.23 = 3,367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.12x = 13,371.23 × 3,367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.12x = 45,021,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021,867.40/8,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.76

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