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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.52, 13,376.76 and 3,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.52, 13,376.76 and 3,374.08 is: 5,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.52 : 13,376.76 = 3,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.52/13,376.76 = 3,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.52x = 13,376.76 × 3,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.52x = 45,134,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134,258.38/8,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.33

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