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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.62, 13,388.22 and 3,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.62, 13,388.22 and 3,382.74 is: 5,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.62 : 13,388.22 = 3,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.62/13,388.22 = 3,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.62x = 13,388.22 × 3,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.62x = 45,288,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,288,867.32/8,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.76

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