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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.34, 13,446.33 and 2,808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.34, 13,446.33 and 2,808.34 is: 4,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.34 : 13,446.33 = 2,808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.34/13,446.33 = 2,808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.34x = 13,446.33 × 2,808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.34x = 37,761,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761,866.39/8,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.45

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