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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.85, 13,364.98 and 3,365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.85, 13,364.98 and 3,365.03 is: 5,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.85 : 13,364.98 = 3,365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.85/13,364.98 = 3,365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.85x = 13,364.98 × 3,365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.85x = 44,973,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,583.65/8,914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.80

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