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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.12, 13,264.59 and 4,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.12, 13,264.59 and 4,160.12 is: 6,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.12 : 13,264.59 = 4,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.12/13,264.59 = 4,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.12x = 13,264.59 × 4,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.12x = 55,182,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182,286.15/8,843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.14

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