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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953, 13,428.06 and 6,348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953, 13,428.06 and 6,348.04 is: 9,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953 : 13,428.06 = 6,348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953/13,428.06 = 6,348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953x = 13,428.06 × 6,348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953x = 85,241,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,241,862.00/8,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.04

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