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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.69, 13,435.83 and 4,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.69, 13,435.83 and 4,793.63 is: 7,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.69 : 13,435.83 = 4,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.69/13,435.83 = 4,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.69x = 13,435.83 × 4,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.69x = 64,406,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,406,330.58/8,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.47

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