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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.48, 13,373.76 and 3,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.48, 13,373.76 and 3,072.24 is: 4,608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.48 : 13,373.76 = 3,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.48/13,373.76 = 3,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.48x = 13,373.76 × 3,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.48x = 41,087,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087,400.42/8,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.03

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