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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.35, 13,386.76 and 3,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.35, 13,386.76 and 3,001.46 is: 4,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.35 : 13,386.76 = 3,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.35/13,386.76 = 3,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.35x = 13,386.76 × 3,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.35x = 40,179,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179,824.67/8,924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.27

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