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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.72, 13,375.12 and 3,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.72, 13,375.12 and 3,369.68 is: 5,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.72 : 13,375.12 = 3,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.72/13,375.12 = 3,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.72x = 13,375.12 × 3,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.72x = 45,069,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,069,874.36/8,914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.67

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