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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.53, 13,484.44 and 3,727.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.53, 13,484.44 and 3,727.09 is: 5,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.53 : 13,484.44 = 3,727.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.53/13,484.44 = 3,727.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.53x = 13,484.44 × 3,727.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.53x = 50,257,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,721.48/8,993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.21

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