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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.17, 13,273.76 and 4,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.17, 13,273.76 and 4,166.27 is: 6,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.17 : 13,273.76 = 4,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.17/13,273.76 = 4,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.17x = 13,273.76 × 4,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.17x = 55,302,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302,068.08/8,849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.41

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