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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.64, 13,439.58 and 3,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.64, 13,439.58 and 3,413.28 is: 5,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.64 : 13,439.58 = 3,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.64/13,439.58 = 3,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.64x = 13,439.58 × 3,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.64x = 45,873,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873,049.62/8,959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.97

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