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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.92, 13,441.20 and 3,410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.92, 13,441.20 and 3,410.31 is: 5,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.92 : 13,441.20 = 3,410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.92/13,441.20 = 3,410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.92x = 13,441.20 × 3,410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.92x = 45,838,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838,591.57/8,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.68

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