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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.52, 13,267.04 and 4,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.52, 13,267.04 and 4,163.56 is: 6,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.52 : 13,267.04 = 4,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.52/13,267.04 = 4,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.52x = 13,267.04 × 4,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.52x = 55,238,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,238,117.06/8,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.34

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