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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.94, 13,458.56 and 4,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.94, 13,458.56 and 4,295.63 is: 6,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.94 : 13,458.56 = 4,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.94/13,458.56 = 4,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.94x = 13,458.56 × 4,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.94x = 57,813,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,813,006.26/8,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.45

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