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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.59, 13,425.57 and 3,397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.59, 13,425.57 and 3,397.41 is: 5,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.59 : 13,425.57 = 3,397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.59/13,425.57 = 3,397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.59x = 13,425.57 × 3,397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.59x = 45,612,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,165.77/8,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.00

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