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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.70, 12,345.39 and 7,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.70, 12,345.39 and 7,555.02 is: 10,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.70 : 12,345.39 = 7,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.70/12,345.39 = 7,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.70x = 12,345.39 × 7,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.70x = 93,269,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,269,668.36/8,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.72

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