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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.33, 13,431.45 and 4,022.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.33, 13,431.45 and 4,022.75 is: 6,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.33 : 13,431.45 = 4,022.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.33/13,431.45 = 4,022.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.33x = 13,431.45 × 4,022.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.33x = 54,031,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031,365.49/8,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.13

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