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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.60, 13,459.30 and 3,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.60, 13,459.30 and 3,428.60 is: 5,143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.60 : 13,459.30 = 3,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.60/13,459.30 = 3,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.60x = 13,459.30 × 3,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.60x = 46,146,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146,555.98/8,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.05

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