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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.42, 13,440.90 and 3,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.42, 13,440.90 and 3,337.26 is: 5,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.42 : 13,440.90 = 3,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.42/13,440.90 = 3,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.42x = 13,440.90 × 3,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.42x = 44,855,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855,777.93/8,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.32

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