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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.84, 12,726.78 and 4,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.84, 12,726.78 and 4,101.88 is: 6,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.84 : 12,726.78 = 4,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.84/12,726.78 = 4,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.84x = 12,726.78 × 4,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.84x = 52,203,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,724.35/8,488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.69

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