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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.42, 13,421.97 and 5,668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.42, 13,421.97 and 5,668.43 is: 8,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.42 : 13,421.97 = 5,668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.42/13,421.97 = 5,668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.42x = 13,421.97 × 5,668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.42x = 76,081,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,081,430.30/8,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.53

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