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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.98, 13,259.57 and 4,167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.98, 13,259.57 and 4,167.89 is: 6,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.98 : 13,259.57 = 4,167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.98/13,259.57 = 4,167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.98x = 13,259.57 × 4,167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.98x = 55,264,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264,342.07/8,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.28

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