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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.76, 13,409.68 and 4,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.76, 13,409.68 and 4,276.28 is: 6,405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.76 : 13,409.68 = 4,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.76/13,409.68 = 4,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.76x = 13,409.68 × 4,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.76x = 57,343,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,343,546.39/8,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.84

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