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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.35, 13,450.90 and 3,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.35, 13,450.90 and 3,044.42 is: 4,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.35 : 13,450.90 = 3,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.35/13,450.90 = 3,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.35x = 13,450.90 × 3,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.35x = 40,950,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950,188.98/8,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.08

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