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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.76, 13,385.54 and 3,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.76, 13,385.54 and 3,729.64 is: 5,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.76 : 13,385.54 = 3,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.76/13,385.54 = 3,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.76x = 13,385.54 × 3,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.76x = 49,923,159.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,923,159.83/8,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.41

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