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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.84, 13,371.82 and 3,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.84, 13,371.82 and 3,374.16 is: 5,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.84 : 13,371.82 = 3,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.84/13,371.82 = 3,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.84x = 13,371.82 × 3,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.84x = 45,118,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118,601.59/8,923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.96

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