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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.98, 13,444.17 and 3,416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.98, 13,444.17 and 3,416.13 is: 5,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.98 : 13,444.17 = 3,416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.98/13,444.17 = 3,416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.98x = 13,444.17 × 3,416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.98x = 45,926,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,926,965.24/8,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.07

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