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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.46, 13,341.63 and 3,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.46, 13,341.63 and 3,347.24 is: 5,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.46 : 13,341.63 = 3,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.46/13,341.63 = 3,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.46x = 13,341.63 × 3,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.46x = 44,657,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,570.89/8,893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.40

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