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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.72, 13,259.99 and 6,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.72, 13,259.99 and 6,254.20 is: 9,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.72 : 13,259.99 = 6,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.72/13,259.99 = 6,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.72x = 13,259.99 × 6,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.72x = 82,930,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,930,629.46/8,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.59

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