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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.73, 13,458.09 and 4,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.73, 13,458.09 and 4,309.06 is: 6,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.73 : 13,458.09 = 4,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.73/13,458.09 = 4,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.73x = 13,458.09 × 4,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.73x = 57,991,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,991,717.30/8,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.76

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