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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.63, 13,455.39 and 3,347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.63, 13,455.39 and 3,347.21 is: 5,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.63 : 13,455.39 = 3,347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.63/13,455.39 = 3,347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.63x = 13,455.39 × 3,347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.63x = 45,037,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,037,957.05/8,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.60

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