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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.61, 13,275.50 and 4,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.61, 13,275.50 and 4,104.58 is: 6,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.61 : 13,275.50 = 4,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.61/13,275.50 = 4,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.61x = 13,275.50 × 4,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.61x = 54,490,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490,351.79/8,853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.59

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