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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.43, 13,436.91 and 5,014.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.43, 13,436.91 and 5,014.59 is: 7,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.43 : 13,436.91 = 5,014.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.43/13,436.91 = 5,014.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.43x = 13,436.91 × 5,014.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.43x = 67,380,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,380,594.52/8,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.83

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