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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.11, 13,465.73 and 3,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.11, 13,465.73 and 3,356.04 is: 5,034.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.11 : 13,465.73 = 3,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.11/13,465.73 = 3,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.11x = 13,465.73 × 3,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.11x = 45,191,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191,587.40/8,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.09

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