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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.38, 13,262.26 and 4,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.38, 13,262.26 and 4,102.88 is: 6,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.38 : 13,262.26 = 4,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.38/13,262.26 = 4,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.38x = 13,262.26 × 4,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.38x = 54,413,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413,440.79/8,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.07

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