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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.39, 13,362.10 and 3,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.39, 13,362.10 and 3,365.37 is: 5,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.39 : 13,362.10 = 3,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.39/13,362.10 = 3,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.39x = 13,362.10 × 3,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.39x = 44,968,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,968,402.06/8,914.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.47

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