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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.20, 13,430.37 and 7,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.20, 13,430.37 and 7,483.84 is: 11,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.20 : 13,430.37 = 7,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.20/13,430.37 = 7,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.20x = 13,430.37 × 7,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.20x = 100,510,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,510,740.22/8,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,223.73

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