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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.57, 13,361.99 and 4,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.57, 13,361.99 and 4,231.92 is: 6,346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.57 : 13,361.99 = 4,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.57/13,361.99 = 4,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.57x = 13,361.99 × 4,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.57x = 56,546,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546,851.56/8,910.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.04

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