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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.84, 13,439.59 and 3,409.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.84, 13,439.59 and 3,409.23 is: 5,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.84 : 13,439.59 = 3,409.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.84/13,439.59 = 3,409.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.84x = 13,439.59 × 3,409.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.84x = 45,818,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,653.42/8,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.06

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