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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.28, 13,436.28 and 3,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.28, 13,436.28 and 3,760.02 is: 5,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.28 : 13,436.28 = 3,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.28/13,436.28 = 3,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.28x = 13,436.28 × 3,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.28x = 50,520,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520,681.53/8,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.07

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