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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.32, 13,414.99 and 3,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.32, 13,414.99 and 3,099.93 is: 4,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.32 : 13,414.99 = 3,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.32/13,414.99 = 3,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.32x = 13,414.99 × 3,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.32x = 41,585,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585,572.51/8,943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.90

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