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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.60, 13,454.44 and 3,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.60, 13,454.44 and 3,126.20 is: 4,689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.60 : 13,454.44 = 3,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.60/13,454.44 = 3,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.60x = 13,454.44 × 3,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.60x = 42,061,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,270.33/8,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.31

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