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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.52, 13,413.20 and 3,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.52, 13,413.20 and 3,320.72 is: 4,981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.52 : 13,413.20 = 3,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.52/13,413.20 = 3,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.52x = 13,413.20 × 3,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.52x = 44,541,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,481.50/8,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.42

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