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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.52, 13,385.28 and 3,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.52, 13,385.28 and 3,723.32 is: 5,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.52 : 13,385.28 = 3,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.52/13,385.28 = 3,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.52x = 13,385.28 × 3,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.52x = 49,837,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,837,680.73/8,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.98

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