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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.28, 13,453.94 and 4,288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.28, 13,453.94 and 4,288.19 is: 6,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.28 : 13,453.94 = 4,288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.28/13,453.94 = 4,288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.28x = 13,453.94 × 4,288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.28x = 57,693,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693,046.35/8,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.29

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