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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.52, 13,430.34 and 2,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.52, 13,430.34 and 2,714.02 is: 4,071.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.52 : 13,430.34 = 2,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.52/13,430.34 = 2,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.52x = 13,430.34 × 2,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.52x = 36,450,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,450,144.22/8,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.04

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