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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.56, 13,388.52 and 3,379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.56, 13,388.52 and 3,379.56 is: 5,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.56 : 13,388.52 = 3,379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.56/13,388.52 = 3,379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.56x = 13,388.52 × 3,379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.56x = 45,247,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247,306.65/8,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.98

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