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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.74, 13,433.04 and 3,110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.74, 13,433.04 and 3,110.67 is: 4,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.74 : 13,433.04 = 3,110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.74/13,433.04 = 3,110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.74x = 13,433.04 × 3,110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.74x = 41,785,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,754.54/8,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.85

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