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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.01, 12,359.40 and 6,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.01, 12,359.40 and 6,443.40 is: 8,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.01 : 12,359.40 = 6,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.01/12,359.40 = 6,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.01x = 12,359.40 × 6,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.01x = 79,636,557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,636,557.96/8,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.95

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