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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.56, 13,437.70 and 3,618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.56, 13,437.70 and 3,618.58 is: 5,429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.56 : 13,437.70 = 3,618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.56/13,437.70 = 3,618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.56x = 13,437.70 × 3,618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.56x = 48,625,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625,392.47/8,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.63

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