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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.64, 13,390.20 and 3,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.64, 13,390.20 and 3,999.32 is: 5,997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.64 : 13,390.20 = 3,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.64/13,390.20 = 3,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.64x = 13,390.20 × 3,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.64x = 53,551,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551,694.66/8,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.07

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