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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.84, 13,282.08 and 3,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.84, 13,282.08 and 3,384 is: 5,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.84 : 13,282.08 = 3,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.84/13,282.08 = 3,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.84x = 13,282.08 × 3,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.84x = 44,946,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,946,558.72/8,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.07

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