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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.88, 13,409.50 and 3,399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.88, 13,409.50 and 3,399.22 is: 5,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.88 : 13,409.50 = 3,399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.88/13,409.50 = 3,399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.88x = 13,409.50 × 3,399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.88x = 45,581,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581,779.80/8,948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.57

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