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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.01, 12,350.25 and 5,367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.01, 12,350.25 and 5,367.06 is: 7,405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.01 : 12,350.25 = 5,367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.01/12,350.25 = 5,367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.01x = 12,350.25 × 5,367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.01x = 66,284,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,284,517.67/8,951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.26

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