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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.45, 13,434.53 and 4,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.45, 13,434.53 and 4,570.52 is: 6,856.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.45 : 13,434.53 = 4,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.45/13,434.53 = 4,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.45x = 13,434.53 × 4,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.45x = 61,402,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402,698.03/8,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.46

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