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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.56, 13,445.34 and 4,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.56, 13,445.34 and 4,283.68 is: 6,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.56 : 13,445.34 = 4,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.56/13,445.34 = 4,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.56x = 13,445.34 × 4,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.56x = 57,595,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595,534.05/8,963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.52

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