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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.52, 13,415.04 and 3,400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.52, 13,415.04 and 3,400.34 is: 5,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.52 : 13,415.04 = 3,400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.52/13,415.04 = 3,400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.52x = 13,415.04 × 3,400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.52x = 45,615,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,615,630.04/8,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.27

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