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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.84, 13,269.40 and 4,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.84, 13,269.40 and 4,170.92 is: 6,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.84 : 13,269.40 = 4,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.84/13,269.40 = 4,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.84x = 13,269.40 × 4,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.84x = 55,345,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,345,605.85/8,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.85

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