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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.15, 13,423.66 and 4,507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.15, 13,423.66 and 4,507.11 is: 6,759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.15 : 13,423.66 = 4,507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.15/13,423.66 = 4,507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.15x = 13,423.66 × 4,507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.15x = 60,501,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,501,900.95/8,951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.12

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