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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.81, 13,269.14 and 4,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.81, 13,269.14 and 4,167 is: 6,247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.81 : 13,269.14 = 4,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.81/13,269.14 = 4,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.81x = 13,269.14 × 4,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.81x = 55,292,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,506.38/8,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.87

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