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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.84, 13,423.68 and 4,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.84, 13,423.68 and 4,570.44 is: 6,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.84 : 13,423.68 = 4,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.84/13,423.68 = 4,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.84x = 13,423.68 × 4,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.84x = 61,352,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,124.02/8,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.11

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