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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.33, 13,477.34 and 3,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.33, 13,477.34 and 3,059.24 is: 4,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.33 : 13,477.34 = 3,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.33/13,477.34 = 3,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.33x = 13,477.34 × 3,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.33x = 41,230,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,334.94/8,984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.14

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