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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.14, 13,445.67 and 3,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.14, 13,445.67 and 3,044.29 is: 4,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.14 : 13,445.67 = 3,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.14/13,445.67 = 3,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.14x = 13,445.67 × 3,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.14x = 40,932,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,932,518.72/8,963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.76

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