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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.67, 13,429.34 and 3,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.67, 13,429.34 and 3,404.98 is: 5,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.67 : 13,429.34 = 3,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.67/13,429.34 = 3,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.67x = 13,429.34 × 3,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.67x = 45,726,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726,549.94/8,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.59

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