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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.48, 13,263.31 and 4,170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.48, 13,263.31 and 4,170.39 is: 6,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.48 : 13,263.31 = 4,170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.48/13,263.31 = 4,170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.48x = 13,263.31 × 4,170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.48x = 55,313,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,175.39/8,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.03

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