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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.04, 13,421.30 and 3,400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.04, 13,421.30 and 3,400.32 is: 5,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.04 : 13,421.30 = 3,400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.04/13,421.30 = 3,400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.04x = 13,421.30 × 3,400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.04x = 45,636,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636,714.82/8,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.05

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