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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.83, 13,364.46 and 4,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.83, 13,364.46 and 4,233.20 is: 6,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.83 : 13,364.46 = 4,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.83/13,364.46 = 4,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.83x = 13,364.46 × 4,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.83x = 56,574,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,432.07/8,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.66

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