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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.47, 13,426.98 and 3,955.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.47, 13,426.98 and 3,955.03 is: 5,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.47 : 13,426.98 = 3,955.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.47/13,426.98 = 3,955.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.47x = 13,426.98 × 3,955.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.47x = 53,104,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,108.71/8,956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.13

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