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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.54, 13,388.33 and 3,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.54, 13,388.33 and 3,001.99 is: 4,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.54 : 13,388.33 = 3,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.54/13,388.33 = 3,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.54x = 13,388.33 × 3,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.54x = 40,191,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,191,632.78/8,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.50

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