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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.16, 13,432.68 and 3,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.16, 13,432.68 and 3,761.52 is: 5,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.16 : 13,432.68 = 3,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.16/13,432.68 = 3,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.16x = 13,432.68 × 3,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.16x = 50,527,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,527,294.47/8,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.88

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