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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.93, 13,439.16 and 5,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.93, 13,439.16 and 5,016.09 is: 7,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.93 : 13,439.16 = 5,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.93/13,439.16 = 5,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.93x = 13,439.16 × 5,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.93x = 67,412,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,412,036.08/8,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.08

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