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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.49, 13,365.63 and 5,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.49, 13,365.63 and 5,399.82 is: 8,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.49 : 13,365.63 = 5,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.49/13,365.63 = 5,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.49x = 13,365.63 × 5,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.49x = 72,171,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171,996.19/8,920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.59

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