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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.64, 13,373.06 and 3,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.64, 13,373.06 and 3,368.56 is: 5,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.64 : 13,373.06 = 3,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.64/13,373.06 = 3,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.64x = 13,373.06 × 3,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.64x = 45,047,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047,946.57/8,915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.69

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