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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.64, 13,419.84 and 4,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.64, 13,419.84 and 4,267.04 is: 6,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.64 : 13,419.84 = 4,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.64/13,419.84 = 4,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.64x = 13,419.84 × 4,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.64x = 57,262,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262,994.07/8,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.64

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