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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.85, 13,414.55 and 4,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.85, 13,414.55 and 4,263.36 is: 6,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.85 : 13,414.55 = 4,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.85/13,414.55 = 4,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.85x = 13,414.55 × 4,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.85x = 57,191,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191,034.57/8,942.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.17

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