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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.91, 13,387.53 and 3,380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.91, 13,387.53 and 3,380.86 is: 5,071.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.91 : 13,387.53 = 3,380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.91/13,387.53 = 3,380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.91x = 13,387.53 × 3,380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.91x = 45,261,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261,412.72/8,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.36

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