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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.16, 13,264.78 and 4,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.16, 13,264.78 and 4,104.64 is: 6,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.16 : 13,264.78 = 4,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.16/13,264.78 = 4,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.16x = 13,264.78 × 4,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.16x = 54,447,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,155.26/8,855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.64

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