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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.64, 13,394.61 and 3,385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.64, 13,394.61 and 3,385.59 is: 5,078.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.64 : 13,394.61 = 3,385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.64/13,394.61 = 3,385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.64x = 13,394.61 × 3,385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.64x = 45,348,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,348,640.74/8,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.44

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