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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.41, 12,364.89 and 6,711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.41, 12,364.89 and 6,711.74 is: 9,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.41 : 12,364.89 = 6,711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.41/12,364.89 = 6,711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.41x = 12,364.89 × 6,711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.41x = 82,989,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,989,864.98/8,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.08

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