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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.92, 13,424.36 and 3,402.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.92, 13,424.36 and 3,402.29 is: 5,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.92 : 13,424.36 = 3,402.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.92/13,424.36 = 3,402.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.92x = 13,424.36 × 3,402.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.92x = 45,673,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,481.65/8,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.66

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