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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.22, 13,393.89 and 4,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.22, 13,393.89 and 4,315.50 is: 6,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.22 : 13,393.89 = 4,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.22/13,393.89 = 4,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.22x = 13,393.89 × 4,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.22x = 57,801,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801,332.30/8,942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.87

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