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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.84, 13,141.36 and 3,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.84, 13,141.36 and 3,350.08 is: 5,025.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.84 : 13,141.36 = 3,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.84/13,141.36 = 3,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.84x = 13,141.36 × 3,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.84x = 44,024,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,607.31/8,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.73

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