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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.57, 13,413.18 and 3,393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.57, 13,413.18 and 3,393.95 is: 5,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.57 : 13,413.18 = 3,393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.57/13,413.18 = 3,393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.57x = 13,413.18 × 3,393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.57x = 45,523,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,523,595.20/8,940.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.80

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