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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.44, 13,382.16 and 3,077.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.44, 13,382.16 and 3,077.59 is: 4,616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.44 : 13,382.16 = 3,077.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.44/13,382.16 = 3,077.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.44x = 13,382.16 × 3,077.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.44x = 41,184,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,801.79/8,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.39

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