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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.98, 13,273.07 and 4,102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.98, 13,273.07 and 4,102.95 is: 6,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.98 : 13,273.07 = 4,102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.98/13,273.07 = 4,102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.98x = 13,273.07 × 4,102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.98x = 54,458,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458,771.82/8,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.15

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