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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.56, 13,380.96 and 3,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.56, 13,380.96 and 3,990.48 is: 5,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.56 : 13,380.96 = 3,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.56/13,380.96 = 3,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.56x = 13,380.96 × 3,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.56x = 53,396,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,396,453.26/8,920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.77

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