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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.14, 13,309.35 and 2,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.14, 13,309.35 and 2,954.44 is: 4,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.14 : 13,309.35 = 2,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.14/13,309.35 = 2,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.14x = 13,309.35 × 2,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.14x = 39,321,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321,594.70/8,879.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.54

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