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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.67, 13,423.25 and 4,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.67, 13,423.25 and 4,268.21 is: 6,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.67 : 13,423.25 = 4,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.67/13,423.25 = 4,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.67x = 13,423.25 × 4,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.67x = 57,293,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,293,249.88/8,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.00

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