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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.46, 13,416.69 and 3,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.46, 13,416.69 and 3,679.26 is: 5,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.46 : 13,416.69 = 3,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.46/13,416.69 = 3,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.46x = 13,416.69 × 3,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.46x = 49,363,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363,433.64/8,944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.88

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