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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.80, 13,255.40 and 4,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.80, 13,255.40 and 4,098.27 is: 6,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.80 : 13,255.40 = 4,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.80/13,255.40 = 4,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.80x = 13,255.40 × 4,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.80x = 54,324,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,187.67/8,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.16

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