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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.72, 13,411.14 and 4,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.72, 13,411.14 and 4,327 is: 6,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.72 : 13,411.14 = 4,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.72/13,411.14 = 4,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.72x = 13,411.14 × 4,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.72x = 58,030,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,030,002.78/8,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.11

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