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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.52, 13,372.82 and 2,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.52, 13,372.82 and 2,994.24 is: 4,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.52 : 13,372.82 = 2,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.52/13,372.82 = 2,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.52x = 13,372.82 × 2,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.52x = 40,041,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041,432.56/8,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.70

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