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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.93, 13,284.36 and 2,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.93, 13,284.36 and 2,933.68 is: 4,401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.93 : 13,284.36 = 2,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.93/13,284.36 = 2,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.93x = 13,284.36 × 2,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.93x = 38,972,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972,061.24/8,854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.17

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