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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.67, 13,216.94 and 5,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.67, 13,216.94 and 5,444.33 is: 8,145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.67 : 13,216.94 = 5,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.67/13,216.94 = 5,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.67x = 13,216.94 × 5,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.67x = 71,957,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,957,355.73/8,833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.81

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