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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.97, 13,423.23 and 3,952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.97, 13,423.23 and 3,952.53 is: 5,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.97 : 13,423.23 = 3,952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.97/13,423.23 = 3,952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.97x = 13,423.23 × 3,952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.97x = 53,055,719.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,719.27/8,953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.39

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