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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.22, 13,385.97 and 3,383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.22, 13,385.97 and 3,383.57 is: 5,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.22 : 13,385.97 = 3,383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.22/13,385.97 = 3,383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.22x = 13,385.97 × 3,383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.22x = 45,292,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,399.98/8,933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.11

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