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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.31, 13,432.84 and 4,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.31, 13,432.84 and 4,569.38 is: 6,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.31 : 13,432.84 = 4,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.31/13,432.84 = 4,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.31x = 13,432.84 × 4,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.31x = 61,379,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,379,722.22/8,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.77

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