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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.54, 13,429.04 and 6,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.54, 13,429.04 and 6,504.60 is: 9,760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.54 : 13,429.04 = 6,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.54/13,429.04 = 6,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.54x = 13,429.04 × 6,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.54x = 87,350,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350,501.06/8,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.33

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