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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.33, 13,425.95 and 4,507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.33, 13,425.95 and 4,507.30 is: 6,761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.33 : 13,425.95 = 4,507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.33/13,425.95 = 4,507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.33x = 13,425.95 × 4,507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.33x = 60,514,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514,784.44/8,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.18

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