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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.28, 13,455.05 and 3,420.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.28, 13,455.05 and 3,420.11 is: 5,132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.28 : 13,455.05 = 3,420.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.28/13,455.05 = 3,420.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.28x = 13,455.05 × 3,420.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.28x = 46,017,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017,767.59/8,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.31

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