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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.62, 13,417.22 and 4,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.62, 13,417.22 and 4,265.14 is: 6,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.62 : 13,417.22 = 4,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.62/13,417.22 = 4,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.62x = 13,417.22 × 4,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.62x = 57,226,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,321.71/8,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.85

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