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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.30, 13,426.95 and 6,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.30, 13,426.95 and 6,875.30 is: 10,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.30 : 13,426.95 = 6,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.30/13,426.95 = 6,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.30x = 13,426.95 × 6,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.30x = 92,314,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,314,309.34/8,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.95

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