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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.40, 13,142.58 and 4,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.40, 13,142.58 and 4,153.72 is: 6,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.40 : 13,142.58 = 4,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.40/13,142.58 = 4,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.40x = 13,142.58 × 4,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.40x = 54,590,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590,597.40/8,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.12

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