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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.26, 13,453.44 and 4,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.26, 13,453.44 and 4,292.38 is: 6,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.26 : 13,453.44 = 4,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.26/13,453.44 = 4,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.26x = 13,453.44 × 4,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.26x = 57,747,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,276.79/8,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.05

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