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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.23, 13,464.35 and 4,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.23, 13,464.35 and 4,295.14 is: 6,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.23 : 13,464.35 = 4,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.23/13,464.35 = 4,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.23x = 13,464.35 × 4,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.23x = 57,831,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,831,279.00/8,976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.71

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