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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.68, 13,370.52 and 3,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.68, 13,370.52 and 3,290.68 is: 4,936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.68 : 13,370.52 = 3,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.68/13,370.52 = 3,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.68x = 13,370.52 × 3,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.68x = 43,998,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,998,102.75/8,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.57

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