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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.16, 13,399.88 and 3,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.16, 13,399.88 and 3,389.12 is: 5,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.16 : 13,399.88 = 3,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.16/13,399.88 = 3,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.16x = 13,399.88 × 3,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.16x = 45,413,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,801.31/8,933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.73

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