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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.83, 13,434.59 and 3,407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.83, 13,434.59 and 3,407.67 is: 5,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.83 : 13,434.59 = 3,407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.83/13,434.59 = 3,407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.83x = 13,434.59 × 3,407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.83x = 45,780,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,780,657.82/8,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.83

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