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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.66, 13,434.94 and 3,763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.66, 13,434.94 and 3,763.02 is: 5,645.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.66 : 13,434.94 = 3,763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.66/13,434.94 = 3,763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.66x = 13,434.94 × 3,763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.66x = 50,555,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,555,947.92/8,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.14

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