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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.23, 13,082.88 and 5,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.23, 13,082.88 and 5,955.26 is: 8,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.23 : 13,082.88 = 5,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.23/13,082.88 = 5,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.23x = 13,082.88 × 5,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.23x = 77,911,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,911,920.71/8,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.49

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