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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.89, 13,373.05 and 3,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.89, 13,373.05 and 3,295.45 is: 4,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.89 : 13,373.05 = 3,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.89/13,373.05 = 3,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.89x = 13,373.05 × 3,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.89x = 44,070,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,217.62/8,920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.11

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