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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.91, 12,363.93 and 5,599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.91, 12,363.93 and 5,599.35 is: 7,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.91 : 12,363.93 = 5,599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.91/12,363.93 = 5,599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.91x = 12,363.93 × 5,599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.91x = 69,229,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229,971.45/8,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.95

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