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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.03, 13,477.44 and 3,441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.03, 13,477.44 and 3,441.95 is: 5,161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.03 : 13,477.44 = 3,441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.03/13,477.44 = 3,441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.03x = 13,477.44 × 3,441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.03x = 46,388,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,674.61/8,987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.74

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