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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.98, 13,377.53 and 2,678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.98, 13,377.53 and 2,678.92 is: 4,017.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.98 : 13,377.53 = 2,678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.98/13,377.53 = 2,678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.98x = 13,377.53 × 2,678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.98x = 35,837,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837,319.27/8,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.19

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