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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.55, 13,421.90 and 3,405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.55, 13,421.90 and 3,405.27 is: 5,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.55 : 13,421.90 = 3,405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.55/13,421.90 = 3,405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.55x = 13,421.90 × 3,405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.55x = 45,705,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705,252.26/8,951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.85

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