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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.97, 13,424.73 and 3,953.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.97, 13,424.73 and 3,953.53 is: 5,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.97 : 13,424.73 = 3,953.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.97/13,424.73 = 3,953.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.97x = 13,424.73 × 3,953.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.97x = 53,075,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075,072.80/8,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.88

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