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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.36, 13,367.88 and 4,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.36, 13,367.88 and 4,233.48 is: 6,347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.36 : 13,367.88 = 4,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.36/13,367.88 = 4,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.36x = 13,367.88 × 4,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.36x = 56,592,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,592,652.62/8,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.06

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