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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.40, 13,479.12 and 8,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.40, 13,479.12 and 8,984.40 is: 13,479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.40 : 13,479.12 = 8,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.40/13,479.12 = 8,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.40x = 13,479.12 × 8,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.40x = 121,101,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,101,805.73/8,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.12

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