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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.65, 13,433.34 and 4,024.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.65, 13,433.34 and 4,024.07 is: 6,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.65 : 13,433.34 = 4,024.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.65/13,433.34 = 4,024.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.65x = 13,433.34 × 4,024.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.65x = 54,056,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056,633.33/8,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.02

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