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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.65, 13,384.04 and 2,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.65, 13,384.04 and 2,683.46 is: 4,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.65 : 13,384.04 = 2,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.65/13,384.04 = 2,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.65x = 13,384.04 × 2,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.65x = 35,915,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915,556.02/8,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.31

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