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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.39, 13,407.23 and 3,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.39, 13,407.23 and 3,019.22 is: 4,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.39 : 13,407.23 = 3,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.39/13,407.23 = 3,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.39x = 13,407.23 × 3,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.39x = 40,479,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,479,447.41/8,944.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.68

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