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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.04, 13,483.44 and 3,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.04, 13,483.44 and 3,445.96 is: 5,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.04 : 13,483.44 = 3,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.04/13,483.44 = 3,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.04x = 13,483.44 × 3,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.04x = 46,463,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,394.90/8,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.74

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