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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.74, 13,367.85 and 4,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.74, 13,367.85 and 4,231.18 is: 6,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.74 : 13,367.85 = 4,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.74/13,367.85 = 4,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.74x = 13,367.85 × 4,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.74x = 56,561,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561,779.56/8,909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.31

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