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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.58, 13,428.08 and 4,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.58, 13,428.08 and 4,269.17 is: 6,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.58 : 13,428.08 = 4,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.58/13,428.08 = 4,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.58x = 13,428.08 × 4,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.58x = 57,326,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,326,784.53/8,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.95

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