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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.50, 13,437.75 and 3,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.50, 13,437.75 and 3,486.50 is: 5,229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.50 : 13,437.75 = 3,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.50/13,437.75 = 3,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.50x = 13,437.75 × 3,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.50x = 46,850,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850,715.38/8,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.75

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