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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.44, 13,436.06 and 4,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.44, 13,436.06 and 4,027.56 is: 6,043.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.44 : 13,436.06 = 4,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.44/13,436.06 = 4,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.44x = 13,436.06 × 4,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.44x = 54,114,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,114,537.81/8,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.32

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