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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.24, 13,393.44 and 4,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.24, 13,393.44 and 4,308 is: 6,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.24 : 13,393.44 = 4,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.24/13,393.44 = 4,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.24x = 13,393.44 × 4,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.24x = 57,698,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698,939.52/8,928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.52

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