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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.48, 13,394.88 and 3,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.48, 13,394.88 and 3,731.52 is: 5,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.48 : 13,394.88 = 3,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.48/13,394.88 = 3,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.48x = 13,394.88 × 3,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.48x = 49,983,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,983,262.62/8,928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.18

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