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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.96, 13,373.62 and 3,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.96, 13,373.62 and 3,074 is: 4,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.96 : 13,373.62 = 3,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.96/13,373.62 = 3,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.96x = 13,373.62 × 3,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.96x = 41,110,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110,507.88/8,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.37

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