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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.38, 13,420.62 and 4,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.38, 13,420.62 and 4,562.10 is: 6,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.38 : 13,420.62 = 4,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.38/13,420.62 = 4,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.38x = 13,420.62 × 4,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.38x = 61,226,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226,210.50/8,944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.22

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