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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.92, 13,367.19 and 3,072.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.92, 13,367.19 and 3,072.14 is: 4,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.92 : 13,367.19 = 3,072.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.92/13,367.19 = 3,072.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.92x = 13,367.19 × 3,072.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.92x = 41,065,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065,879.09/8,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.39

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