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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.88, 12,833.36 and 4,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.88, 12,833.36 and 4,171.92 is: 6,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.88 : 12,833.36 = 4,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.88/12,833.36 = 4,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.88x = 12,833.36 × 4,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.88x = 53,539,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,751.25/8,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.46

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