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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.34, 13,408.29 and 3,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.34, 13,408.29 and 3,096.86 is: 4,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.34 : 13,408.29 = 3,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.34/13,408.29 = 3,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.34x = 13,408.29 × 3,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.34x = 41,523,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,523,529.93/8,944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.44

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