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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.48, 13,451.04 and 3,416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.48, 13,451.04 and 3,416.87 is: 5,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.48 : 13,451.04 = 3,416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.48/13,451.04 = 3,416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.48x = 13,451.04 × 3,416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.48x = 45,960,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,960,387.79/8,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.52

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