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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.14, 13,419.02 and 3,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.14, 13,419.02 and 3,758.18 is: 5,631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.14 : 13,419.02 = 3,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.14/13,419.02 = 3,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.14x = 13,419.02 × 3,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.14x = 50,431,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431,092.58/8,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.52

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