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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.74, 13,430.61 and 3,405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.74, 13,430.61 and 3,405.78 is: 5,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.74 : 13,430.61 = 3,405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.74/13,430.61 = 3,405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.74x = 13,430.61 × 3,405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.74x = 45,741,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741,702.93/8,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.67

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