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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.01, 13,349.27 and 4,227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.01, 13,349.27 and 4,227.19 is: 6,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.01 : 13,349.27 = 4,227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.01/13,349.27 = 4,227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.01x = 13,349.27 × 4,227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.01x = 56,429,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,429,877.85/8,905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.87

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