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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.68, 13,414.98 and 5,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.68, 13,414.98 and 5,061.88 is: 7,583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.68 : 13,414.98 = 5,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.68/13,414.98 = 5,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.68x = 13,414.98 × 5,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.68x = 67,905,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,905,018.96/8,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.19

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