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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.23, 13,384.98 and 3,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.23, 13,384.98 and 3,079.48 is: 4,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.23 : 13,384.98 = 3,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.23/13,384.98 = 3,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.23x = 13,384.98 × 3,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.23x = 41,218,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,218,778.21/8,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.75

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