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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.84, 13,379.34 and 3,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.84, 13,379.34 and 3,374.30 is: 5,058.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.84 : 13,379.34 = 3,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.84/13,379.34 = 3,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.84x = 13,379.34 × 3,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.84x = 45,145,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145,906.96/8,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.46

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