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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,981.36, 13,469.52 and 3,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,981.36, 13,469.52 and 3,430.88 is: 5,145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,981.36 : 13,469.52 = 3,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,981.36/13,469.52 = 3,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,981.36x = 13,469.52 × 3,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,981.36x = 46,212,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,212,306.78/8,981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.36

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