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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.18, 13,397.83 and 4,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.18, 13,397.83 and 4,250.58 is: 6,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.18 : 13,397.83 = 4,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.18/13,397.83 = 4,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.18x = 13,397.83 × 4,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.18x = 56,948,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,948,548.24/8,934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.23

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