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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.82, 13,378.26 and 3,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.82, 13,378.26 and 3,371.74 is: 5,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.82 : 13,378.26 = 3,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.82/13,378.26 = 3,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.82x = 13,378.26 × 3,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.82x = 45,108,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,014.37/8,916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.76

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