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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.36, 13,469.11 and 3,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.36, 13,469.11 and 3,358.30 is: 5,037.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.36 : 13,469.11 = 3,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.36/13,469.11 = 3,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.36x = 13,469.11 × 3,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.36x = 45,233,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,270.04/8,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.47

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