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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.29, 13,053.49 and 3,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.29, 13,053.49 and 3,441.17 is: 5,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.29 : 13,053.49 = 3,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.29/13,053.49 = 3,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.29x = 13,053.49 × 3,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.29x = 44,919,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919,278.18/8,708.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.22

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