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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.23, 13,465.85 and 4,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.23, 13,465.85 and 4,296.14 is: 6,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.23 : 13,465.85 = 4,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.23/13,465.85 = 4,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.23x = 13,465.85 × 4,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.23x = 57,851,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,851,176.82/8,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.21

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