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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.70, 13,364.55 and 4,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.70, 13,364.55 and 4,229.70 is: 6,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.70 : 13,364.55 = 4,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.70/13,364.55 = 4,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.70x = 13,364.55 × 4,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.70x = 56,528,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528,037.14/8,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.55

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