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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.93, 13,436.16 and 5,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.93, 13,436.16 and 5,014.09 is: 7,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.93 : 13,436.16 = 5,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.93/13,436.16 = 5,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.93x = 13,436.16 × 5,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.93x = 67,370,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,370,115.49/8,953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.08

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