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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.58, 13,407.36 and 5,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.58, 13,407.36 and 5,041.74 is: 7,556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.58 : 13,407.36 = 5,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.58/13,407.36 = 5,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.58x = 13,407.36 × 5,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.58x = 67,596,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596,423.21/8,945.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.40

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