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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.46, 13,343.13 and 3,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.46, 13,343.13 and 3,348.24 is: 5,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.46 : 13,343.13 = 3,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.46/13,343.13 = 3,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.46x = 13,343.13 × 3,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.46x = 44,676,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,001.59/8,894.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.90

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