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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.44, 13,354.84 and 3,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.44, 13,354.84 and 3,357.64 is: 5,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.44 : 13,354.84 = 3,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.44/13,354.84 = 3,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.44x = 13,354.84 × 3,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.44x = 44,840,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840,744.98/8,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.34

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