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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.58, 13,427.37 and 5,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.58, 13,427.37 and 5,279.40 is: 7,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.58 : 13,427.37 = 5,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.58/13,427.37 = 5,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.58x = 13,427.37 × 5,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.58x = 70,888,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,888,457.18/8,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,919.10

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