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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.39, 13,343.76 and 3,358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.39, 13,343.76 and 3,358.38 is: 5,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.39 : 13,343.76 = 3,358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.39/13,343.76 = 3,358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.39x = 13,343.76 × 3,358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.39x = 44,813,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,813,416.71/8,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.43

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