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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.03, 13,416.05 and 2,788.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.03, 13,416.05 and 2,788.03 is: 4,182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.03 : 13,416.05 = 2,788.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.03/13,416.05 = 2,788.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.03x = 13,416.05 × 2,788.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.03x = 37,404,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,357.94/8,944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.05

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