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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.85, 12,351.69 and 5,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.85, 12,351.69 and 5,365.96 is: 7,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.85 : 12,351.69 = 5,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.85/12,351.69 = 5,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.85x = 12,351.69 × 5,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.85x = 66,278,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,278,643.59/8,953.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.25

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