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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.58, 13,383.63 and 3,375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.58, 13,383.63 and 3,375.07 is: 5,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.58 : 13,383.63 = 3,375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.58/13,383.63 = 3,375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.58x = 13,383.63 × 3,375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.58x = 45,170,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,170,654.65/8,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.38

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