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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.52, 13,434.46 and 3,614.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.52, 13,434.46 and 3,614.95 is: 5,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.52 : 13,434.46 = 3,614.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.52/13,434.46 = 3,614.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.52x = 13,434.46 × 3,614.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.52x = 48,564,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564,833.36/8,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.50

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