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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.59, 13,413.07 and 3,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.59, 13,413.07 and 3,399.34 is: 5,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.59 : 13,413.07 = 3,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.59/13,413.07 = 3,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.59x = 13,413.07 × 3,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.59x = 45,595,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595,609.40/8,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.99

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