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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.95, 13,427.93 and 3,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.95, 13,427.93 and 3,404.01 is: 5,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.95 : 13,427.93 = 3,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.95/13,427.93 = 3,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.95x = 13,427.93 × 3,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.95x = 45,708,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708,866.86/8,951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.02

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