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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.86, 13,394.30 and 3,663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.86, 13,394.30 and 3,663.66 is: 5,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.86 : 13,394.30 = 3,663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.86/13,394.30 = 3,663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.86x = 13,394.30 × 3,663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.86x = 49,072,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072,142.82/8,928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.90

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