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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.44, 13,303.44 and 3,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.44, 13,303.44 and 3,460.32 is: 5,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.44 : 13,303.44 = 3,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.44/13,303.44 = 3,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.44x = 13,303.44 × 3,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.44x = 46,034,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,159.50/8,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.20

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