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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.28, 13,435.29 and 3,409.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.28, 13,435.29 and 3,409.29 is: 5,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.28 : 13,435.29 = 3,409.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.28/13,435.29 = 3,409.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.28x = 13,435.29 × 3,409.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.28x = 45,804,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804,799.84/8,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.41

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