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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.16, 13,380.18 and 6,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.16, 13,380.18 and 6,974 is: 10,460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.16 : 13,380.18 = 6,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.16/13,380.18 = 6,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.16x = 13,380.18 × 6,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.16x = 93,313,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,313,375.32/8,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.95

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