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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.38, 13,402.46 and 6,753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.38, 13,402.46 and 6,753.44 is: 10,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.38 : 13,402.46 = 6,753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.38/13,402.46 = 6,753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.38x = 13,402.46 × 6,753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.38x = 90,512,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,512,759.85/8,951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.60

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