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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.46, 13,353.51 and 7,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.46, 13,353.51 and 7,848.99 is: 11,704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.46 : 13,353.51 = 7,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.46/13,353.51 = 7,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.46x = 13,353.51 × 7,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.46x = 104,811,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,811,667.13/8,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.97

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