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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.05, 13,054.62 and 3,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.05, 13,054.62 and 3,441.92 is: 5,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.05 : 13,054.62 = 3,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.05/13,054.62 = 3,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.05x = 13,054.62 × 3,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.05x = 44,932,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,932,892.40/8,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.34

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