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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.70, 13,415.50 and 3,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.70, 13,415.50 and 3,397.70 is: 5,095.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.70 : 13,415.50 = 3,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.70/13,415.50 = 3,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.70x = 13,415.50 × 3,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.70x = 45,581,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581,844.35/8,945.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.39

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