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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.74, 13,433.61 and 3,407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.74, 13,433.61 and 3,407.78 is: 5,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.74 : 13,433.61 = 3,407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.74/13,433.61 = 3,407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.74x = 13,433.61 × 3,407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.74x = 45,778,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,787.49/8,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.67

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