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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.09, 13,429.55 and 4,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.09, 13,429.55 and 4,023.31 is: 6,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.09 : 13,429.55 = 4,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.09/13,429.55 = 4,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.09x = 13,429.55 × 4,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.09x = 54,031,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031,222.69/8,950.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.95

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