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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.08, 13,428.90 and 6,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.08, 13,428.90 and 6,323.72 is: 9,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.08 : 13,428.90 = 6,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.08/13,428.90 = 6,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.08x = 13,428.90 × 6,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.08x = 84,920,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,920,563.01/8,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.18

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