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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.91, 12,366.96 and 6,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.91, 12,366.96 and 6,713.24 is: 9,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.91 : 12,366.96 = 6,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.91/12,366.96 = 6,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.91x = 12,366.96 × 6,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.91x = 83,022,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,022,308.72/8,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.15

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