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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.67, 13,415.22 and 5,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.67, 13,415.22 and 5,614.02 is: 8,408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.67 : 13,415.22 = 5,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.67/13,415.22 = 5,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.67x = 13,415.22 × 5,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.67x = 75,313,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,313,313.38/8,956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.63

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