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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.69, 13,434.24 and 4,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.69, 13,434.24 and 4,795.39 is: 7,197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.69 : 13,434.24 = 4,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.69/13,434.24 = 4,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.69x = 13,434.24 × 4,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.69x = 64,422,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,420.15/8,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.48

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