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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.24, 13,402.44 and 4,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.24, 13,402.44 and 4,314 is: 6,471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.24 : 13,402.44 = 4,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.24/13,402.44 = 4,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.24x = 13,402.44 × 4,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.24x = 57,818,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,818,126.16/8,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.52

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