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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.34, 13,424.31 and 3,756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.34, 13,424.31 and 3,756.06 is: 5,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.34 : 13,424.31 = 3,756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.34/13,424.31 = 3,756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.34x = 13,424.31 × 3,756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.34x = 50,422,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422,513.82/8,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.96

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