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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.44, 13,316.60 and 3,614.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.44, 13,316.60 and 3,614.31 is: 5,416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.44 : 13,316.60 = 3,614.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.44/13,316.60 = 3,614.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.44x = 13,316.60 × 3,614.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.44x = 48,130,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130,320.55/8,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.76

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