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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.01, 13,345.52 and 8,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.01, 13,345.52 and 8,454 is: 12,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.01 : 13,345.52 = 8,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.01/13,345.52 = 8,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.01x = 13,345.52 × 8,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.01x = 112,822,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,822,983.81/8,957.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.05

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