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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.58, 13,382.39 and 3,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.58, 13,382.39 and 3,075.82 is: 4,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.58 : 13,382.39 = 3,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.58/13,382.39 = 3,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.58x = 13,382.39 × 3,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.58x = 41,161,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161,797.04/8,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.25

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