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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.67, 13,262.51 and 4,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.67, 13,262.51 and 4,158.77 is: 6,238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.67 : 13,262.51 = 4,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.67/13,262.51 = 4,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.67x = 13,262.51 × 4,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.67x = 55,155,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,728.71/8,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.16

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