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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.09, 13,414.17 and 5,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.09, 13,414.17 and 5,246.07 is: 7,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.09 : 13,414.17 = 5,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.09/13,414.17 = 5,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.09x = 13,414.17 × 5,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.09x = 70,371,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371,674.81/8,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.29

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