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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.96, 13,477.44 and 4,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.96, 13,477.44 and 4,364 is: 6,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.96 : 13,477.44 = 4,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.96/13,477.44 = 4,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.96x = 13,477.44 × 4,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.96x = 58,815,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,815,548.16/8,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.00

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