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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.41, 13,463.33 and 6,344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.41, 13,463.33 and 6,344.51 is: 9,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.41 : 13,463.33 = 6,344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.41/13,463.33 = 6,344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.41x = 13,463.33 × 6,344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.41x = 85,418,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418,132.78/8,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.98

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