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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.98, 13,371.57 and 4,529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.98, 13,371.57 and 4,529.34 is: 6,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.98 : 13,371.57 = 4,529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.98/13,371.57 = 4,529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.98x = 13,371.57 × 4,529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.98x = 60,564,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,386.86/8,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.98

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