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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.22, 13,427.76 and 4,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.22, 13,427.76 and 4,270.44 is: 6,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.22 : 13,427.76 = 4,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.22/13,427.76 = 4,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.22x = 13,427.76 × 4,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.22x = 57,342,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,342,443.41/8,951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.10

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