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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.69, 13,381.49 and 3,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.69, 13,381.49 and 3,373.08 is: 5,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.69 : 13,381.49 = 3,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.69/13,381.49 = 3,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.69x = 13,381.49 × 3,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.69x = 45,136,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,794.54/8,919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.36

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