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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.74, 13,266.05 and 4,164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.74, 13,266.05 and 4,164.93 is: 6,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.74 : 13,266.05 = 4,164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.74/13,266.05 = 4,164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.74x = 13,266.05 × 4,164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.74x = 55,252,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,148.80/8,847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.77

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