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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.59, 13,370.75 and 3,292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.59, 13,370.75 and 3,292.83 is: 4,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.59 : 13,370.75 = 3,292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.59/13,370.75 = 3,292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.59x = 13,370.75 × 3,292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.59x = 44,027,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,027,590.26/8,916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.72

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