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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.55, 13,376.32 and 3,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.55, 13,376.32 and 3,370.87 is: 5,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.55 : 13,376.32 = 3,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.55/13,376.32 = 3,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.55x = 13,376.32 × 3,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.55x = 45,089,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,089,793.93/8,917.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.30

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