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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.25, 12,359.74 and 5,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.25, 12,359.74 and 5,418.60 is: 7,479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.25 : 12,359.74 = 5,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.25/12,359.74 = 5,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.25x = 12,359.74 × 5,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.25x = 66,972,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972,437.43/8,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.41

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