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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.39, 13,336.79 and 4,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.39, 13,336.79 and 4,213.64 is: 6,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.39 : 13,336.79 = 4,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.39/13,336.79 = 4,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.39x = 13,336.79 × 4,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.39x = 56,196,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,444.09/8,891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.32

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