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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.23, 13,277.06 and 4,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.23, 13,277.06 and 4,109.44 is: 6,161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.23 : 13,277.06 = 4,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.23/13,277.06 = 4,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.23x = 13,277.06 × 4,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.23x = 54,561,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,561,215.06/8,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.47

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