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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.25, 13,465.37 and 3,429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.25, 13,465.37 and 3,429.53 is: 5,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.25 : 13,465.37 = 3,429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.25/13,465.37 = 3,429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.25x = 13,465.37 × 3,429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.25x = 46,179,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179,805.90/8,972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.96

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