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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.48, 13,444.92 and 3,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.48, 13,444.92 and 3,416.62 is: 5,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.48 : 13,444.92 = 3,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.48/13,444.92 = 3,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.48x = 13,444.92 × 3,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.48x = 45,936,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936,182.57/8,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.82

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