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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.53, 13,386.93 and 3,380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.53, 13,386.93 and 3,380.48 is: 5,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.53 : 13,386.93 = 3,380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.53/13,386.93 = 3,380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.53x = 13,386.93 × 3,380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.53x = 45,254,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254,282.59/8,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.78

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