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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.53, 13,251.87 and 4,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.53, 13,251.87 and 4,157.19 is: 6,232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.53 : 13,251.87 = 4,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.53/13,251.87 = 4,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.53x = 13,251.87 × 4,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.53x = 55,090,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,090,541.45/8,839.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.29

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