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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.48, 13,453.67 and 3,346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.48, 13,453.67 and 3,346.07 is: 5,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.48 : 13,453.67 = 3,346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.48/13,453.67 = 3,346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.48x = 13,453.67 × 3,346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.48x = 45,016,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016,900.51/8,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.90

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