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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.52, 13,433.16 and 4,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.52, 13,433.16 and 4,023.91 is: 6,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.52 : 13,433.16 = 4,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.52/13,433.16 = 4,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.52x = 13,433.16 × 4,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.52x = 54,053,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053,826.86/8,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.79

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