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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.94, 13,332.04 and 3,623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.94, 13,332.04 and 3,623.84 is: 5,437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.94 : 13,332.04 = 3,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.94/13,332.04 = 3,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.94x = 13,332.04 × 3,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.94x = 48,313,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,313,174.49/8,884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.65

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