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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.12, 13,392.32 and 3,080.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.12, 13,392.32 and 3,080.73 is: 4,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.12 : 13,392.32 = 3,080.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.12/13,392.32 = 3,080.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.12x = 13,392.32 × 3,080.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.12x = 41,258,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,121.99/8,924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.21

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