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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.93, 13,387.44 and 3,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.93, 13,387.44 and 3,662.81 is: 5,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.93 : 13,387.44 = 3,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.93/13,387.44 = 3,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.93x = 13,387.44 × 3,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.93x = 49,035,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,035,649.11/8,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.23

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