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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.40, 13,364.10 and 3,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.40, 13,364.10 and 3,362.93 is: 5,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.40 : 13,364.10 = 3,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.40/13,364.10 = 3,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.40x = 13,364.10 × 3,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.40x = 44,942,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,532.81/8,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.40

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