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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.39, 13,363.79 and 4,231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.39, 13,363.79 and 4,231.64 is: 6,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.39 : 13,363.79 = 4,231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.39/13,363.79 = 4,231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.39x = 13,363.79 × 4,231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.39x = 56,550,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550,760.57/8,909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.32

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