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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.52, 13,371.54 and 3,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.52, 13,371.54 and 3,367.59 is: 5,052.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.52 : 13,371.54 = 3,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.52/13,371.54 = 3,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.52x = 13,371.54 × 3,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.52x = 45,029,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,029,864.39/8,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.43

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