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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.21, 13,434.91 and 3,034.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.21, 13,434.91 and 3,034.95 is: 4,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.21 : 13,434.91 = 3,034.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.21/13,434.91 = 3,034.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.21x = 13,434.91 × 3,034.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.21x = 40,774,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,774,280.10/8,962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.58

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