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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.31, 13,370.82 and 3,371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.31, 13,370.82 and 3,371.29 is: 5,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.31 : 13,370.82 = 3,371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.31/13,370.82 = 3,371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.31x = 13,370.82 × 3,371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.31x = 45,076,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,911.76/8,913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.26

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