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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.29, 13,388.06 and 3,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.29, 13,388.06 and 3,381.24 is: 5,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.29 : 13,388.06 = 3,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.29/13,388.06 = 3,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.29x = 13,388.06 × 3,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.29x = 45,268,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,227.09/8,925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.91

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