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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.34, 13,479.51 and 3,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.34, 13,479.51 and 3,441.39 is: 5,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.34 : 13,479.51 = 3,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.34/13,479.51 = 3,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.34x = 13,479.51 × 3,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.34x = 46,388,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,213.28/8,986.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.08

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