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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.68, 13,431.24 and 3,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.68, 13,431.24 and 3,030.51 is: 4,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.68 : 13,431.24 = 3,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.68/13,431.24 = 3,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.68x = 13,431.24 × 3,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.68x = 40,703,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,507.13/8,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.01

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