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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.93, 13,471.60 and 3,432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.93, 13,471.60 and 3,432.81 is: 5,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.93 : 13,471.60 = 3,432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.93/13,471.60 = 3,432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.93x = 13,471.60 × 3,432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.93x = 46,245,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245,491.57/8,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.87

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