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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.64, 13,433.51 and 3,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.64, 13,433.51 and 3,032.59 is: 4,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.64 : 13,433.51 = 3,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.64/13,433.51 = 3,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.64x = 13,433.51 × 3,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.64x = 40,738,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,738,328.09/8,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.90

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