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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.57, 13,429.17 and 4,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.57, 13,429.17 and 4,794.60 is: 7,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.57 : 13,429.17 = 4,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.57/13,429.17 = 4,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.57x = 13,429.17 × 4,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.57x = 64,387,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,387,498.48/8,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.66

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