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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.60, 13,376.52 and 3,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.60, 13,376.52 and 3,369.16 is: 5,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.60 : 13,376.52 = 3,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.60/13,376.52 = 3,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.60x = 13,376.52 × 3,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.60x = 45,067,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067,636.12/8,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.22

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