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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.38, 13,444.44 and 4,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.38, 13,444.44 and 4,031.74 is: 6,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.38 : 13,444.44 = 4,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.38/13,444.44 = 4,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.38x = 13,444.44 × 4,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.38x = 54,204,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,486.53/8,963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.33

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