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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.44, 13,434.56 and 4,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.44, 13,434.56 and 4,026.56 is: 6,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.44 : 13,434.56 = 4,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.44/13,434.56 = 4,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.44x = 13,434.56 × 4,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.44x = 54,095,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,061.91/8,953.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.82

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