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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.44, 13,477.58 and 3,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.44, 13,477.58 and 3,440.40 is: 5,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.44 : 13,477.58 = 3,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.44/13,477.58 = 3,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.44x = 13,477.58 × 3,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.44x = 46,368,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,266.23/8,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.95

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