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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.26, 13,451.19 and 3,419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.26, 13,451.19 and 3,419.65 is: 5,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.26 : 13,451.19 = 3,419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.26/13,451.19 = 3,419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.26x = 13,451.19 × 3,419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.26x = 45,998,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,998,361.88/8,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.16

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