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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.82, 13,413.99 and 4,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.82, 13,413.99 and 4,266.14 is: 6,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.82 : 13,413.99 = 4,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.82/13,413.99 = 4,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.82x = 13,413.99 × 4,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.82x = 57,225,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,959.30/8,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.10

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