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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.16, 13,388.72 and 3,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.16, 13,388.72 and 3,662.72 is: 5,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.16 : 13,388.72 = 3,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.16/13,388.72 = 3,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.16x = 13,388.72 × 3,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.16x = 49,039,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039,132.52/8,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.02

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