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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.38, 13,449.63 and 3,419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.38, 13,449.63 and 3,419.22 is: 5,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.38 : 13,449.63 = 3,419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.38/13,449.63 = 3,419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.38x = 13,449.63 × 3,419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.38x = 45,987,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,243.89/8,965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.42

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