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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.31, 13,266.89 and 4,165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.31, 13,266.89 and 4,165.49 is: 6,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.31 : 13,266.89 = 4,165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.31/13,266.89 = 4,165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.31x = 13,266.89 × 4,165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.31x = 55,263,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263,125.59/8,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.62

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