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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.16, 13,444.68 and 4,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.16, 13,444.68 and 4,285.52 is: 6,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.16 : 13,444.68 = 4,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.16/13,444.68 = 4,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.16x = 13,444.68 × 4,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.16x = 57,617,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,445.03/8,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.67

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