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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.47, 13,341.71 and 3,349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.47, 13,341.71 and 3,349.06 is: 5,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.47 : 13,341.71 = 3,349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.47/13,341.71 = 3,349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.47x = 13,341.71 × 3,349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.47x = 44,682,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682,187.29/8,894.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.59

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