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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.76, 13,276.62 and 4,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.76, 13,276.62 and 4,169.82 is: 6,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.76 : 13,276.62 = 4,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.76/13,276.62 = 4,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.76x = 13,276.62 × 4,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.76x = 55,361,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,361,115.61/8,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.66

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