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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.53, 13,315.62 and 5,601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.53, 13,315.62 and 5,601.71 is: 8,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.53 : 13,315.62 = 5,601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.53/13,315.62 = 5,601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.53x = 13,315.62 × 5,601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.53x = 74,590,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590,175.13/8,895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.13

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