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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.27, 13,376.39 and 3,373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.27, 13,376.39 and 3,373.83 is: 5,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.27 : 13,376.39 = 3,373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.27/13,376.39 = 3,373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.27x = 13,376.39 × 3,373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.27x = 45,129,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,129,649.00/8,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.96

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