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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.77, 13,433.01 and 3,690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.77, 13,433.01 and 3,690.14 is: 5,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.77 : 13,433.01 = 3,690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.77/13,433.01 = 3,690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.77x = 13,433.01 × 3,690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.77x = 49,569,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569,687.52/8,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.56

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