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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.99, 13,415.73 and 4,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.99, 13,415.73 and 4,267.96 is: 6,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.99 : 13,415.73 = 4,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.99/13,415.73 = 4,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.99x = 13,415.73 × 4,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.99x = 57,257,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,799.01/8,941.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.25

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