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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.68, 13,363.44 and 4,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.68, 13,363.44 and 4,293.28 is: 6,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.68 : 13,363.44 = 4,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.68/13,363.44 = 4,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.68x = 13,363.44 × 4,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.68x = 57,372,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372,989.68/8,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.07

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