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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.62, 13,263.84 and 4,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.62, 13,263.84 and 4,159.62 is: 6,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.62 : 13,263.84 = 4,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.62/13,263.84 = 4,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.62x = 13,263.84 × 4,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.62x = 55,172,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172,534.14/8,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.39

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