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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.02, 13,477.07 and 3,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.02, 13,477.07 and 3,437.94 is: 5,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.02 : 13,477.07 = 3,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.02/13,477.07 = 3,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.02x = 13,477.07 × 3,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.02x = 46,333,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333,358.04/8,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.73

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