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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.43, 13,454.22 and 3,126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.43, 13,454.22 and 3,126.03 is: 4,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.43 : 13,454.22 = 3,126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.43/13,454.22 = 3,126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.43x = 13,454.22 × 3,126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.43x = 42,058,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058,295.35/8,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.07

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