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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.42, 13,462.80 and 3,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.42, 13,462.80 and 3,425.36 is: 5,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.42 : 13,462.80 = 3,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.42/13,462.80 = 3,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.42x = 13,462.80 × 3,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.42x = 46,114,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,114,936.61/8,971.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.20

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