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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.66, 13,405.40 and 3,673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.66, 13,405.40 and 3,673.70 is: 5,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.66 : 13,405.40 = 3,673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.66/13,405.40 = 3,673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.66x = 13,405.40 × 3,673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.66x = 49,247,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247,472.04/8,944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.80

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