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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.44, 13,412.70 and 5,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.44, 13,412.70 and 5,046.54 is: 7,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.44 : 13,412.70 = 5,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.44/13,412.70 = 5,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.44x = 13,412.70 × 5,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.44x = 67,687,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,687,727.06/8,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.50

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