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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.76, 13,262.40 and 4,164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.76, 13,262.40 and 4,164.95 is: 6,247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.76 : 13,262.40 = 4,164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.76/13,262.40 = 4,164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.76x = 13,262.40 × 4,164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.76x = 55,237,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,237,266.04/8,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.32

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