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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.56, 13,260.96 and 4,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.56, 13,260.96 and 4,161.84 is: 6,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.56 : 13,260.96 = 4,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.56/13,260.96 = 4,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.56x = 13,260.96 × 4,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.56x = 55,189,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,189,993.77/8,842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.40

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