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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.23, 13,377.40 and 3,371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.23, 13,377.40 and 3,371.17 is: 5,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.23 : 13,377.40 = 3,371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.23/13,377.40 = 3,371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.23x = 13,377.40 × 3,371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.23x = 45,097,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,472.70/8,916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.91

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