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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.40, 13,481.26 and 4,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.40, 13,481.26 and 4,311.30 is: 6,464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.40 : 13,481.26 = 4,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.40/13,481.26 = 4,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.40x = 13,481.26 × 4,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.40x = 58,121,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121,756.24/8,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.15

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