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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.10, 13,449.15 and 5,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.10, 13,449.15 and 5,270.10 is: 7,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.10 : 13,449.15 = 5,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.10/13,449.15 = 5,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.10x = 13,449.15 × 5,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.10x = 70,878,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,878,365.42/8,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.15

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