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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.08, 13,371.89 and 3,075.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.08, 13,371.89 and 3,075.39 is: 4,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.08 : 13,371.89 = 3,075.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.08/13,371.89 = 3,075.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.08x = 13,371.89 × 3,075.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.08x = 41,123,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123,761.41/8,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.25

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