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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.99, 13,344.78 and 3,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.99, 13,344.78 and 3,348.38 is: 5,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.99 : 13,344.78 = 3,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.99/13,344.78 = 3,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.99x = 13,344.78 × 3,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.99x = 44,683,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,327.73/8,894.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.43

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