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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.60, 13,381.77 and 3,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.60, 13,381.77 and 3,299.74 is: 4,949.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.60 : 13,381.77 = 3,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.60/13,381.77 = 3,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.60x = 13,381.77 × 3,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.60x = 44,156,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156,361.74/8,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.93

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