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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.96, 13,384.89 and 3,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.96, 13,384.89 and 3,657 is: 5,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.96 : 13,384.89 = 3,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.96/13,384.89 = 3,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.96x = 13,384.89 × 3,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.96x = 48,948,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,948,542.73/8,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.30

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