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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.16, 13,053.31 and 3,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.16, 13,053.31 and 3,441.04 is: 5,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.16 : 13,053.31 = 3,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.16/13,053.31 = 3,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.16x = 13,053.31 × 3,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.16x = 44,916,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916,953.24/8,708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.03

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