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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.62, 13,369.08 and 3,368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.62, 13,369.08 and 3,368.58 is: 5,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.62 : 13,369.08 = 3,368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.62/13,369.08 = 3,368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.62x = 13,369.08 × 3,368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.62x = 45,034,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,034,815.51/8,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.93

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