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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.58, 13,435.65 and 5,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.58, 13,435.65 and 5,260.94 is: 7,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.58 : 13,435.65 = 5,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.58/13,435.65 = 5,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.58x = 13,435.65 × 5,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.58x = 70,684,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,684,148.51/8,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.75

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