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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.30, 13,265.31 and 4,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.30, 13,265.31 and 4,169.28 is: 6,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.30 : 13,265.31 = 4,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.30/13,265.31 = 4,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.30x = 13,265.31 × 4,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.30x = 55,306,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306,791.68/8,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.91

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