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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.06, 13,433.16 and 5,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.06, 13,433.16 and 5,006.28 is: 7,509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.06 : 13,433.16 = 5,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.06/13,433.16 = 5,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.06x = 13,433.16 × 5,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.06x = 67,250,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250,160.24/8,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.74

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