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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.49, 13,401.27 and 3,390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.49, 13,401.27 and 3,390.98 is: 5,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.49 : 13,401.27 = 3,390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.49/13,401.27 = 3,390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.49x = 13,401.27 × 3,390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.49x = 45,443,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,371.54/8,933.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.86

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