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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.44, 13,354.32 and 3,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.44, 13,354.32 and 3,357.24 is: 5,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.44 : 13,354.32 = 3,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.44/13,354.32 = 3,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.44x = 13,354.32 × 3,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.44x = 44,833,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833,657.28/8,898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.37

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