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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.67, 13,255.01 and 4,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.67, 13,255.01 and 4,153.76 is: 6,230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.67 : 13,255.01 = 4,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.67/13,255.01 = 4,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.67x = 13,255.01 × 4,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.67x = 55,058,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058,130.34/8,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.64

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