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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.16, 12,349.53 and 5,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.16, 12,349.53 and 5,369.56 is: 7,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.16 : 12,349.53 = 5,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.16/12,349.53 = 5,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.16x = 12,349.53 × 5,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.16x = 66,311,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,311,511.43/8,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.84

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