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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.58, 13,383.89 and 3,076.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.58, 13,383.89 and 3,076.82 is: 4,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.58 : 13,383.89 = 3,076.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.58/13,383.89 = 3,076.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.58x = 13,383.89 × 3,076.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.58x = 41,179,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,820.43/8,921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.75

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