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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.16, 13,253.10 and 4,161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.16, 13,253.10 and 4,161.15 is: 6,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.16 : 13,253.10 = 4,161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.16/13,253.10 = 4,161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.16x = 13,253.10 × 4,161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.16x = 55,148,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148,121.46/8,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.72

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