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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.62, 13,420.98 and 3,400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.62, 13,420.98 and 3,400.04 is: 5,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.62 : 13,420.98 = 3,400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.62/13,420.98 = 3,400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.62x = 13,420.98 × 3,400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.62x = 45,631,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,868.84/8,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.75

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