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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.04, 13,434.53 and 2,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.04, 13,434.53 and 2,714.11 is: 4,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.04 : 13,434.53 = 2,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.04/13,434.53 = 2,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.04x = 13,434.53 × 2,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.04x = 36,462,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462,745.06/8,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.21

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