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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.06, 13,265.93 and 4,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.06, 13,265.93 and 4,161.53 is: 6,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.06 : 13,265.93 = 4,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.06/13,265.93 = 4,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.06x = 13,265.93 × 4,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.06x = 55,206,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,206,609.24/8,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.34

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