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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.99, 13,414.23 and 4,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.99, 13,414.23 and 4,266.96 is: 6,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.99 : 13,414.23 = 4,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.99/13,414.23 = 4,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.99x = 13,414.23 × 4,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.99x = 57,237,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237,982.84/8,940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.75

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