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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.28, 13,411.27 and 6,759.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.28, 13,411.27 and 6,759.35 is: 10,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.28 : 13,411.27 = 6,759.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.28/13,411.27 = 6,759.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.28x = 13,411.27 × 6,759.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.28x = 90,651,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651,459.56/8,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.42

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