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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.32, 13,414.52 and 5,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.32, 13,414.52 and 5,246.31 is: 7,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.32 : 13,414.52 = 5,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.32/13,414.52 = 5,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.32x = 13,414.52 × 5,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.32x = 70,376,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,376,730.42/8,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.65

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