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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.96, 13,371.42 and 4,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.96, 13,371.42 and 4,237.14 is: 6,350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.96 : 13,371.42 = 4,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.96/13,371.42 = 4,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.96x = 13,371.42 × 4,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.96x = 56,656,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656,512.51/8,920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.94

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