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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.52, 13,435.96 and 3,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.52, 13,435.96 and 3,615.95 is: 5,425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.52 : 13,435.96 = 3,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.52/13,435.96 = 3,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.52x = 13,435.96 × 3,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.52x = 48,583,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583,759.56/8,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.01

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