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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.85, 13,436.73 and 6,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.85, 13,436.73 and 6,776.94 is: 10,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.85 : 13,436.73 = 6,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.85/13,436.73 = 6,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.85x = 13,436.73 × 6,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.85x = 91,059,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,059,913.01/8,954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.78

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