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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.03, 13,442.42 and 3,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.03, 13,442.42 and 3,414.04 is: 5,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.03 : 13,442.42 = 3,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.03/13,442.42 = 3,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.03x = 13,442.42 × 3,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.03x = 45,892,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,959.58/8,959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.54

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