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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856, 13,282.56 and 6,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856, 13,282.56 and 6,251.04 is: 9,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856 : 13,282.56 = 6,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856/13,282.56 = 6,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856x = 13,282.56 × 6,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856x = 83,029,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,029,813.86/8,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.54

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