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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.34, 13,370.37 and 3,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.34, 13,370.37 and 3,292.59 is: 4,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.34 : 13,370.37 = 3,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.34/13,370.37 = 3,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.34x = 13,370.37 × 3,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.34x = 44,023,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023,146.56/8,916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.36

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