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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.40, 13,352.27 and 3,358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.40, 13,352.27 and 3,358.19 is: 5,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.40 : 13,352.27 = 3,358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.40/13,352.27 = 3,358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.40x = 13,352.27 × 3,358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.40x = 44,839,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,839,376.04/8,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.38

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