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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.88, 13,430.24 and 6,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.88, 13,430.24 and 6,371.20 is: 9,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.88 : 13,430.24 = 6,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.88/13,430.24 = 6,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.88x = 13,430.24 × 6,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.88x = 85,566,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,566,745.09/8,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.52

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