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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.32, 13,387.66 and 3,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.32, 13,387.66 and 3,301.23 is: 4,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.32 : 13,387.66 = 3,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.32/13,387.66 = 3,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.32x = 13,387.66 × 3,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.32x = 44,195,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,677.88/8,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.27

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