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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.02, 13,419.14 and 3,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.02, 13,419.14 and 3,949.84 is: 5,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.02 : 13,419.14 = 3,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.02/13,419.14 = 3,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.02x = 13,419.14 × 3,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.02x = 53,003,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,003,455.94/8,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.50

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