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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.26, 13,408.86 and 5,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.26, 13,408.86 and 5,825.96 is: 8,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.26 : 13,408.86 = 5,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.26/13,408.86 = 5,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.26x = 13,408.86 × 5,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.26x = 78,119,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,119,482.01/8,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.31

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