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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.94, 13,359.51 and 4,230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.94, 13,359.51 and 4,230.29 is: 6,343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.94 : 13,359.51 = 4,230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.94/13,359.51 = 4,230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.94x = 13,359.51 × 4,230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.94x = 56,514,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,514,534.76/8,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.58

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