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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,978.55, 13,473.43 and 3,432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,978.55, 13,473.43 and 3,432.36 is: 5,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,978.55 : 13,473.43 = 3,432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,978.55/13,473.43 = 3,432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,978.55x = 13,473.43 × 3,432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,978.55x = 46,245,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245,662.19/8,978.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.68

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