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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.60, 13,267.34 and 4,167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.60, 13,267.34 and 4,167.15 is: 6,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.60 : 13,267.34 = 4,167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.60/13,267.34 = 4,167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.60x = 13,267.34 × 4,167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.60x = 55,286,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,964.36/8,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.39

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