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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.96, 13,372.92 and 4,238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.96, 13,372.92 and 4,238.14 is: 6,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.96 : 13,372.92 = 4,238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.96/13,372.92 = 4,238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.96x = 13,372.92 × 4,238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.96x = 56,676,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,307.17/8,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,352.45

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