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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.72, 13,441.26 and 5,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.72, 13,441.26 and 5,984.18 is: 8,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.72 : 13,441.26 = 5,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.72/13,441.26 = 5,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.72x = 13,441.26 × 5,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.72x = 80,434,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,434,919.27/8,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.40

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