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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.35, 13,510.81 and 5,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.35, 13,510.81 and 5,444.65 is: 8,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.35 : 13,510.81 = 5,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.35/13,510.81 = 5,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.35x = 13,510.81 × 5,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.35x = 73,561,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,561,564.11/8,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.73

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